adding that snowfall was expected to continue on New Year's Day. Japan's summer this year was the joint hottest on record -- equalling the level seen in 2023 -- as extreme heatwaves fuelled by ...

One of the most iconic active volcanoes in the world is missing a major aspect of its famous view: snow. Mount Fuji, a 12,000 ...

The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about closures and opening date delays at ski resorts across Japan ... 2023 alone, the main cause of closures was the lack of snow.

The coldest winter snap of the season brought heavy snow that disrupted trains, domestic flights and other transportation systems across Japan. In the Kinki area, heavy snowfall suspended or ...