Global warming blamed for 7-year absence of 'gods' path' winter ice ridge on Japan lake
SUWA, Nagano -- A natural phenomenon called "Omiwatari," in which ice forming on the surface of Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture splits to create a mountain rangelike crease, has not appeared for the ...
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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 from Tokyo ... the complex is reachable by bus from Nagano City. In winter, the bus only goes to Chusha, the middle shrine, meaning the last two kilometres ...
In Japan, an Iceless Lake and an Absent God Sound an Ancient Warning
For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its ...
Why shoulder season in Japan is the best time to visit
Shoulder season refers to the period of time between peak season and off. This can last months or weeks depending on ...
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"Don't overestimate your ability" - Experts warn hikers and skiers flocking to the Japanese Alps after record rescues
The mountains of Nagano Prefecture are a popular destination, but 13 people were reported missing or dead there in 2024 ...
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Japan’s Ski Slopes Have Too Much of a Good Thing: Snow
In Japan, the northern island of Hokkaido had ... They headed to a resort in the Hakuba Valley that had hosted events for the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. They took a lift to the resort’s ...
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Meet Parabbit – the Nagano 1998 Paralympic Mascot
Parabbit is the friendly mascot of the Nagano 1998 Paralympic Winter Games, where about 560 athletes competed in 122 medal events across five sports. Get to Know: The Design and Symbolism Parabbit is ...
Japanese Alps see record rescue numbers amid rising tourist risk, outdoor safety concerns
Japan’s breathtaking, yet treacherous, mountains of Nagano Prefecture experienced an alarming surge in rescue operations in ...