Japan may declare ‘severe disaster’ as record wildfire burns for eighth day
The Morioka Regional Meteorological Observatory recorded rain and snow at 4am on Wednesday morning and ... staying at the Sanriku community centre in the city told The Japan News. The record forest ...
Japan fights a forest fire that has damaged dozens of homes and caused hundreds to evacuate
Japan is fighting a forest fire that has damaged dozens of homes and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate in a ...
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Snowfall in Tokyo as storm sweeps country
A rapidly intensifying low-pressure system was unleashing heavy snow and strong winds across much of Japan, stretching from northern to western regions, with central Tokyo expected to see up to 1 ...
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Japan’s Ski Slopes Have Too Much of a Good Thing: Snow
While the country is having a banner ski season, exceptionally heavy snowfall has created challenges for resort workers. By Kiuko Notoya and Mike Ives Kiuko Notoya reported from Tokyo. Ski resorts ...
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Circus-like performances by snow monkeys in Japan contradict their long-revered status
Victory! Japan’s team bowed. And the crowd exploded in laughter. At Joshin’etsukogen National Park, in a volcanic region on the island of Honshu, “snow monkeys” lounge in hot springs.
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What to do in winter in Japan’s Nagano beyond skiing? Visit snow monkeys, onsen, shrines
In central Japan, just under two hours ... Not far from the shrine, the hush of the forest gives way to playful chatter and splashing. Wild snow monkeys soak in natural hot springs to escape ...
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Japan ski slopes have too much of a good thing: Snow
TOKYO: Ski resorts in Japan are prized for having some of the deepest, lightest powder around. A winter of exceptionally heavy snow – some areas had more than 12 feet (3.65m) of snowpack this ...