'Nothing else looks like them': Saving Japan's exceptionally rare 'snow monsters'

For Taniai, protecting the Juhyo means passing their legacy to the next generation. "They are called snow monsters because ...

Rare 'snow monsters' of Japan: The most unique ghostly trees of the world that are dying quickly

Japan's iconic \"juhyo,\" or snow monsters of Mount Zao, are shrinking due to climate change and forest pest outbreaks. These ...
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Japan: Heavy, wet snow hits Hokkaido, brings power outage threat

Widespread snowfall blanketed many parts of Hokkaido on Monday, December 8, turning the region into a winter landscape. Much of today’s snow was heavy and wet, and areas with strengthening winds faced ...

Will Japan’s famous “Snow Monsters” survive the brink? Here is what study found

Japan’s famous snow monsters are shrinking due to pests and climate change, prompting research and restoration efforts to ...
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Japan: Cold Front Brings Heavy Snow, Weather Warnings to Northern Region 3

A strong cold front moved into northern Japan, bringing heavy snow. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a weather warning for some areas, including Hokkaido and Aomori on Tuesday, November 18.
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This Underrated Ski Valley in Japan Has $68 Lift Tickets and World-class Powder—and It's Just 3 Hours From Tokyo

Hakuba Valley is located in Japan's Nagano Prefecture, which is just three hours from Tokyo by bullet train. The valley is ...
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Japan’s Ski Season Started Without Its Famous Powder

View post: Ski Season Is Kicking Off at These Montana Resorts The race to begin the 2025/26 ski season had North American resorts like Keystone and Arapahoe Basin scrambling to open doors and spin ...
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Skiing In Japan: Here's The Best Time Of Year For Deep Powder

Japan's main islands are roughly bisected by mountains as tall as 12,000 feet from south to north. Among the country's over 500 ski areas, the most popular are on the northern island of Hokkaido and ...