In Japan's ski resort area of Myoko, trepidation as more foreign money pours in
Three winters from now, Japan's snowy Myoko highlands will be home to a $1.4 billion mega-resort built by a Singaporean fund, ...
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How this Japanese ski town became the powder capital of Asia – and maybe even the world
“I was born in Niigata Prefecture and know snow quality very well. My hometown is close to Nozawa Onsen (a ski resort on ...
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Foreign News: SKI HEIL IN TOKYO
Last week, Japan’s skiers staged a big two-day national ski meet. The ski-happy Japanese hauled 50 freight cars full of fresh snow out of chilly northern Niigata and, as shown here, heaped it ...
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Northern Japan snowed under after two-week whiteout
Residents of northern Japan were sheltering from deep snow up to the rooftops ... Meanwhile, in the streets of Tsunan town in Niigata, more than 3.5 meters of snow has piled up. At one Niigata ski ...
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How this Japanese ski town became the powder capital of Asia – and maybe even the world
“I was born in Niigata Prefecture and know snow quality very well. My hometown is close to Nozawa Onsen (a ski resort on Japan’s Honshu island) that has been battered by snow this year ...
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Myoko ski resort area feels trepidation as foreign money pours in
The project by Patience Capital Group (PCG) promises to create 1,000 jobs and spur winter tourism. But for many Myoko locals, ...