‘Dinosaurs’ Race Through Snowy in Nagano Town; Costumed Spectacle Meant to Promote Local Revitalization

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‘Dinosaurs’ Race Through Snowy in Nagano Town; Costumed Spectacle Meant to Promote Local Revitalization

IIZUNA, Nagano — Sixty seven runners in colorful dinosaur costumes raced through the snow in Iizu...

March 12, 2025

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First Snow Accumulation in Central Tokyo This Winter, Snow Falls in Kanto Koshin Region; JR Chuo Line Stuck for 7 Hours in Yamanashi Pref.

Snow fell in the Kanto Koshin region through Wednesday morning, and snow accumulation was observe...

March 5, 2025

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Snow Falls in Tokyo; Temperature in Tokyo Turns from Spring to Winter in 1 Day (UPDATE 1)

People brave snow and stand in front of the Kaminarimon gate in Asakusa, Tokyo, on Monday. While ...

March 3, 2025

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Snow Sculpture Festival Attracts Visitors in Yuzawa; 400-Year-Old Festival Attracts Visitors in Yuzawa, Akita Pref.

YUZAWA, Akita — The Inukko Matsuri (Yuzawa Inukko Dog Festival), a traditional Lunar New Year fes...

February 26, 2025

#Akita #Snow #Festival

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Heavy Snowfall Forecast Still on Monday, with 70 Centimeters in Niigata Pref.

Heavy snow is expected in the Tohoku, Hokuriku, Kinki, Shikoku and northern Kyushu regions throug...

February 23, 2025

#Niigata #Snow

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Heavy Snow Expected on Sea of Japan Side on Tuesday; Meteorological Agency Warns of Avalanches, Impact on Travel

Heavy snow is expected to fall mainly on the Sea of Japan side of Honshu on Tuesday, due to a str...

February 18, 2025

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Kamakura Snow Huts Light up at Traditional Akita Prefecture Event; Tourists Gather at Yokote Castle for Beautiful Sights

People sit inside kamakura snow huts during a traditional event in Yokote, Akita Prefecture, whic...

February 16, 2025

#Akita #Snow

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Candles Add Warmth to Snow Festival in Iwate Pref. Town; 16,000 Candles Lit for 1-Day Event

Candles warmly light up snow huts and cast fantastic silhouettes during the “Yukiakari in Nishiwa...

February 10, 2025

#Iwate #Snow #Festival

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Heavy Snow Expected to Continue on Sea of Japan Coast; Winter Pressure Pattern to Die Down Monday

The Meteorological Agency announced early Sunday morning that heavy snow will continue to fall in...

February 9, 2025

#Snow

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Record-Breaking Snowfall Hits Sea of Japan Coast Leading to Train Delays, Traffic Jams

Record-breaking heavy snowfall continued on Saturday morning, primarily along the Sea of Japan co...

February 8, 2025

#Snow

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Sapporo Snow Festival Attracts Many Visitors on Opening Day; Popular Event Taking Place at 3 Locations Around City

People stand and take photos in front of a large snow sculpture based on an anime at the 75th Sap...

February 4, 2025

#Hokkaido #Snow #Festival

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Record-Breaking Snowfall Observed in Hokkaido; Snowfall Expected to Continue from Western to Northern Japan

The Pacific Ocean side of Hokkaido was hit by record-breaking snowfall from Monday night, under t...

February 4, 2025

#Hokkaido #Snow

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Event Lets Guests Warm Up in Kamakura Snow Huts in Akita’s Yokote

YOKOTE, Akita — An event offering an experience of kamakura snow huts began on Friday in Yokote, ...

January 28, 2025

#Akita #Snow

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Giant Snow Monsters Appear in Hakkoda Mountains; Tourists Flock to Area to See Snow-Covered Trees

AOMORI — The Hakkoda Mountains in Aomori Prefecture are now guarded by soft rime, better known as...

January 17, 2025

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Retro Bus Braves Snow in Iwate Pref., Offering Tourists a Winter Voyage

MORIOKA — The retro look and comfort of one bus on the Matsukawa Onsen line, operated by Northern...

January 13, 2025

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‘Dinosaurs’ Race Through Snowy in Nagano Town; Costumed Spectacle Meant to Promote Local Revitalization

IIZUNA, Nagano — Sixty seven runners in colorful dinosaur costumes raced through the snow in Iizu...

First Snow Accumulation in Central Tokyo This Winter, Snow Falls in Kanto Koshin Region; JR Chuo Line Stuck for 7 Hours in Yamanashi Pref.

Snow fell in the Kanto Koshin region through Wednesday morning, and snow accumulation was observe...

Snow Falls in Tokyo; Temperature in Tokyo Turns from Spring to Winter in 1 Day (UPDATE 1)

People brave snow and stand in front of the Kaminarimon gate in Asakusa, Tokyo, on Monday. While ...

Snow Sculpture Festival Attracts Visitors in Yuzawa; 400-Year-Old Festival Attracts Visitors in Yuzawa, Akita Pref.

YUZAWA, Akita — The Inukko Matsuri (Yuzawa Inukko Dog Festival), a traditional Lunar New Year fes...

Heavy Snowfall Forecast Still on Monday, with 70 Centimeters in Niigata Pref.

Heavy snow is expected in the Tohoku, Hokuriku, Kinki, Shikoku and northern Kyushu regions throug...

Heavy Snow Expected on Sea of Japan Side on Tuesday; Meteorological Agency Warns of Avalanches, Impact on Travel

Heavy snow is expected to fall mainly on the Sea of Japan side of Honshu on Tuesday, due to a str...

Kamakura Snow Huts Light up at Traditional Akita Prefecture Event; Tourists Gather at Yokote Castle for Beautiful Sights

People sit inside kamakura snow huts during a traditional event in Yokote, Akita Prefecture, whic...

Candles Add Warmth to Snow Festival in Iwate Pref. Town; 16,000 Candles Lit for 1-Day Event

Candles warmly light up snow huts and cast fantastic silhouettes during the “Yukiakari in Nishiwa...

Heavy Snow Expected to Continue on Sea of Japan Coast; Winter Pressure Pattern to Die Down Monday

The Meteorological Agency announced early Sunday morning that heavy snow will continue to fall in...

Record-Breaking Snowfall Hits Sea of Japan Coast Leading to Train Delays, Traffic Jams

Record-breaking heavy snowfall continued on Saturday morning, primarily along the Sea of Japan co...

Sapporo Snow Festival Attracts Many Visitors on Opening Day; Popular Event Taking Place at 3 Locations Around City

People stand and take photos in front of a large snow sculpture based on an anime at the 75th Sap...

Record-Breaking Snowfall Observed in Hokkaido; Snowfall Expected to Continue from Western to Northern Japan

The Pacific Ocean side of Hokkaido was hit by record-breaking snowfall from Monday night, under t...

Event Lets Guests Warm Up in Kamakura Snow Huts in Akita’s Yokote

YOKOTE, Akita — An event offering an experience of kamakura snow huts began on Friday in Yokote, ...

Giant Snow Monsters Appear in Hakkoda Mountains; Tourists Flock to Area to See Snow-Covered Trees

AOMORI — The Hakkoda Mountains in Aomori Prefecture are now guarded by soft rime, better known as...

Retro Bus Braves Snow in Iwate Pref., Offering Tourists a Winter Voyage

MORIOKA — The retro look and comfort of one bus on the Matsukawa Onsen line, operated by Northern...

Snow Falls in Tokyo; Temperature in Tokyo Turns from Spring to Winter in 1 Day (UPDATE 1)

Possibility of Warning-Level Snowfall in Tokyo’s 23 Wards; Heavy Snow Expected in Japan’s Kanto-Koshin Region (UPDATE 5)

Central Tokyo Observes 1st Snow of Season; 25 Days Earlier than Last Winter

Sapporo Sees Season’s 1st Snowfall; Snow Comes 8 Days Earlier Than Average

Sapporo Snow Festival Attracts Many Visitors on Opening Day; Popular Event Taking Place at 3 Locations Around City