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Jun 10, 2024 · Boasting some of the best snow conditions in the world, Japan is Asia’s premier skiing and snowboarding destination. If you know then you know and if you don’t well it’s time to find-out for yourself!
5 days ago · During the winter months, major cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto tend to enjoy mild temperatures, but you can find snow and colder temps in the mountains and on Hokkaido (the northernmost island in Japan).
Jun 14, 2024 · Hazardous travel conditions are likely across much of the country due to reduced visibility caused by blowing snow and blocked routes due to snowfall accumulations. As of Jan. 23, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued the following weather warnings across the country:
3 days ago · Clouds in different altitudes: from few clouds (light grey) to overcast (dark grey). Dark blue bars show hourly precipitation and light blue showers. An asterisk indicates snow fall. Forecasts for wind speeds are blue and for gusts are green. The arrowheads point in the same direction as the wind.
Jun 24, 2024 · Daily snowfall accumulations of 30-100 cm (12-39 inches) are expected across parts of Hokkaido, Hokuriku, Tohoku, Tokai, Kinki, Chugoku, and Kanto Koshin regions over the coming days, as well as lighter accumulations in parts of Northern Kyushu, Shikoku, and Southern Kyushu.
3 days ago · Okinawa, ken (prefecture) of Japan, located in the Pacific Ocean. The prefecture is composed of roughly the southwestern two-thirds of the Ryukyu Islands, that archipelago forming the division between the East China Sea to the northwest and the Philippine Sea to the southeast.
Jun 18, 2024 · As Japan’s largest and highest ski resort, Shiga Kogen is blessed with Nagano’s longest season and most reliable snow. Accommodation is dotted across the resort’s expansive 600ha of terrain with the nearby hot spring villages of Kanbayashi Onsen, Shibu Onsen and Yudanaka Onsen offering a great alternative for visitors wanting ...
