Japan's weather agency declares flowering of Tokyo's cherry blossoms as the festive season begins
Japan’s official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower, declaring ...
Wildfires in western Japan damage homes, force residents to evacuate
Wildfires have hit several regions in western Japan, injuring at least two people, forcing dozens of residents to evacuate ...
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Wildfires in Japan force residents to evacuate homes in mountains
Wildfires have hit several regions in western Japan, injuring at least two people, forcing dozens of residents to evacuate ...
Wildfires in western Japan damage homes, force residents to evacuate in at least 2 areas
TOKYO (AP) — Wildfires have hit several regions in western Japan, injuring at least two people, forcing dozens of residents ...
Advnture on MSN1d
"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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Court in Japan orders the dissolution of the Unification Church
A Japanese court on Tuesday issued an order to dissolve the Unification Church, upholding the government request for a ...
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, ...
The Japan Times9d
Japan's record snow in February attributed to global warming
The Meteorological Agency said global warming contributed to the record snowfall in northern and eastern Japan last month.
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Japan’s Ski Slopes Have Too Much of a Good Thing: Snow
While the country is having a banner ski season, exceptionally heavy snowfall has created challenges for resort workers. By Kiuko Notoya and Mike Ives Kiuko Notoya reported from Tokyo. Ski resorts ...
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How this Japanese ski town became the powder capital of Asia – and maybe even the world
“It really snows a lot. It’s the best quality snow in Japan. In the beginning of the year, I go up every day,” says Jia-Rong Chen, who left a job in tech in Tokyo to come to Niseko for the season.
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What's the future of baseball in Japan as the best players leave for MLB?
About a dozen Japanese played in MLB last season, headlined by Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the World Series champion Los ...
A Skier’s Guide To Hokkaido: Tips, Guides And Gear For Exploring Japan
Dreaming of a ski trip to Japan? Make it a reality by following these tips and tricks, hiring the right guides, staying ...