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End-of-season message from SnowJapan The following general message will be posted on each of our regional daily 'Now' reports, but is not specific to any region of Japan. Please read through until the end! After travel restrictions to Japan were lifted just before last winter, 2023-2024 was the first proper full ski season since covid, complete with the excitement of a build-up. Pre-season expectations were high, and expectations regarding the number of foreign visitors have probably been exceeded. Throughout this past winter, it was difficult to avoid the subject of 'inbound

2023-2024 season daily snow & weather reporting on SnowJapan Monday 6th May 2024 SnowJapan publishes exclusive, independent and hype-free snow & weather reporting from popular snow regions around Japan. Archives dating back over two decades are also available for some regions. >> SnowJapan Daily Reports main index Individual report sections: >> Furano Now (Hokkaido) >> Geto Kogen Now (Iwate Prefecture) >> Hakuba Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Madarao Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Myoko Now (Niigata Prefecture) >&g

End-of-season message from SnowJapan The following general message will be posted on each of our regional daily 'Now' reports, but is not specific to any region of Japan. Please read through until the end! After travel restrictions to Japan were lifted just before last winter, 2023-2024 was the first proper full ski season since covid, complete with the excitement of a build-up. Pre-season expectations were high, and expectations regarding the number of foreign visitors have probably been exceeded. Throughout this past winter, it was difficult to avoid the subject of 'inbound

2023-2024 season daily snow & weather reporting on SnowJapan Sunday 5th May 2024 SnowJapan publishes exclusive, independent and hype-free snow & weather reporting from popular snow regions around Japan. Archives dating back over two decades are also available for some regions. >> SnowJapan Daily Reports main index Individual report sections: >> Furano Now (Hokkaido) >> Geto Kogen Now (Iwate Prefecture) >> Hakuba Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Madarao Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Myoko Now (Niigata Prefecture) >&g

2023-2024 season daily snow & weather reporting on SnowJapan Saturday 4th May 2024 SnowJapan publishes exclusive, independent and hype-free snow & weather reporting from popular snow regions around Japan. Archives dating back over two decades are also available for some regions. >> SnowJapan Daily Reports main index Individual report sections: >> Furano Now (Hokkaido) >> Geto Kogen Now (Iwate Prefecture) >> Hakuba Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Madarao Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Myoko Now (Niigata Prefecture) >

Below is a list of of the ski areas that remain at least part open from Friday 3rd May 2024 (listed by prefecture, north to south). While we believe this information to be correct at the time of posting, we strongly recommend checking official websites/sources for the latest information if you plan on heading out. ------------------------------------ Hokkaido Kiroro (* last day today, 3rd May) Kurodake Niseko Hirafu Niseko Annupuri (* last day today, 3rd May) Sapporo Kokusai Yamagata Prefecture Gassan Niigata Prefecture Arai Snow Resort Kagura Okutada

2023-2024 season daily snow & weather reporting on SnowJapan Friday 3rd May 2024 SnowJapan publishes exclusive, independent and hype-free snow & weather reporting from popular snow regions around Japan. Archives dating back over two decades are also available for some regions. >> SnowJapan Daily Reports main index Individual report sections: >> Furano Now (Hokkaido) >> Geto Kogen Now (Iwate Prefecture) >> Hakuba Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Madarao Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Myoko Now (Niigata Prefecture) >&g

2023-2024 season daily snow & weather reporting on SnowJapan Thursday 2nd May 2024 SnowJapan publishes exclusive, independent and hype-free snow & weather reporting from popular snow regions around Japan. Archives dating back over two decades are also available for some regions. >> SnowJapan Daily Reports main index Individual report sections: >> Furano Now (Hokkaido) >> Geto Kogen Now (Iwate Prefecture) >> Hakuba Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Madarao Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Myoko Now (Niigata Prefecture) >

Below is a list of of the ski areas that remain at least part open from Wednesday 1st May 2024 (listed by prefecture, north to south). While we believe this information to be correct at the time of posting, we strongly recommend checking official websites/sources for the latest information if you plan on heading out. ------------------------------------ Hokkaido Furano Kiroro Kurodake Niseko Hirafu Niseko Annupuri Sapporo Kokusai Yamagata Prefecture Gassan Niigata Prefecture Arai Snow Resort Kagura Okutadami Maruyama Gunma Prefecture Marunuma

2023-2024 season daily snow & weather reporting on SnowJapan Wednesday 1st May 2024 SnowJapan publishes exclusive, independent and hype-free snow & weather reporting from popular snow regions around Japan. Archives dating back over two decades are also available for some regions. >> SnowJapan Daily Reports main index Individual report sections: >> Furano Now (Hokkaido) >> Geto Kogen Now (Iwate Prefecture) >> Hakuba Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Madarao Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Myoko Now (Niigata Prefecture) >

2023-2024 season daily snow & weather reporting on SnowJapan Tuesday 30th April 2024 SnowJapan publishes exclusive, independent and hype-free snow & weather reporting from popular snow regions around Japan. Archives dating back over two decades are also available for some regions. >> SnowJapan Daily Reports main index Individual report sections: >> Furano Now (Hokkaido) >> Geto Kogen Now (Iwate Prefecture) >> Hakuba Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Madarao Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Myoko Now (Niigata Prefecture) &g

Below is a list of of the ski areas that remain at least part open from Tuesday 30th April 2024 (listed by prefecture, north to south). While we believe this information to be correct at the time of posting, we strongly recommend checking official websites/sources for the latest information if you plan on heading out. ------------------------------------ Hokkaido Furano Kiroro Kurodake Niseko Hirafu Niseko Annupuri Sapporo Kokusai Akita Prefecture Akita Hachimantai Yamagata Prefecture Gassan Tengendai Kogen Zao Onsen Niigata Prefecture Arai S

2023-2024 season daily snow & weather reporting on SnowJapan Monday 29th April 2024 SnowJapan publishes exclusive, independent and hype-free snow & weather reporting from popular snow regions around Japan. Archives dating back over two decades are also available for some regions. >> SnowJapan Daily Reports main index Individual report sections: >> Furano Now (Hokkaido) >> Geto Kogen Now (Iwate Prefecture) >> Hakuba Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Madarao Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Myoko Now (Niigata Prefecture) >

2023-2024 season daily snow & weather reporting on SnowJapan Sunday 28th April 2024 SnowJapan publishes exclusive, independent and hype-free snow & weather reporting from popular snow regions around Japan. Archives dating back over two decades are also available for some regions. >> SnowJapan Daily Reports main index Individual report sections: >> Furano Now (Hokkaido) >> Geto Kogen Now (Iwate Prefecture) >> Hakuba Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Madarao Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Myoko Now (Niigata Prefecture) >

2023-2024 season daily snow & weather reporting on SnowJapan Saturday 27th April 2024 SnowJapan publishes exclusive, independent and hype-free snow & weather reporting from popular snow regions around Japan. Archives dating back over two decades are also available for some regions. >> SnowJapan Daily Reports main index Individual report sections: >> Furano Now (Hokkaido) >> Geto Kogen Now (Iwate Prefecture) >> Hakuba Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Madarao Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Myoko Now (Niigata Prefecture) &

2023-2024 season daily snow & weather reporting on SnowJapan Friday 26th April 2024 SnowJapan publishes exclusive, independent and hype-free snow & weather reporting from popular snow regions around Japan. Archives dating back over two decades are also available for some regions. >> SnowJapan Daily Reports main index Individual report sections: >> Furano Now (Hokkaido) >> Geto Kogen Now (Iwate Prefecture) >> Hakuba Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Madarao Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Myoko Now (Niigata Prefecture) >

SnowJapanHistory.com takes a look back at ski areas from Japan's past. Gojome Koiji Ski Area 五城目恋地スキー場 Gojome Town, Akita Prefecture 秋田県五城目町 https://www.snowjapanhistory.com/akita-gojome-gojome-koiji

Added 25th April 2024: Gojome Koiji, Gojome, Akita https://www.snowjapanhistory.com/akita-gojome-gojome-koiji

2023-2024 season daily snow & weather reporting on SnowJapan Thursday 25th April 2024 SnowJapan publishes exclusive, independent and hype-free snow & weather reporting from popular snow regions around Japan. Archives dating back over two decades are also available for some regions. >> SnowJapan Daily Reports main index Individual report sections: >> Furano Now (Hokkaido) >> Geto Kogen Now (Iwate Prefecture) >> Hakuba Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Madarao Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Myoko Now (Niigata Prefecture) &

2023-2024 season daily snow & weather reporting on SnowJapan Wednesday 24th April 2024 SnowJapan publishes exclusive, independent and hype-free snow & weather reporting from popular snow regions around Japan. Archives dating back over two decades are also available for some regions. >> SnowJapan Daily Reports main index Individual report sections: >> Furano Now (Hokkaido) >> Geto Kogen Now (Iwate Prefecture) >> Hakuba Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Madarao Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Myoko Now (Niigata Prefecture)

2023-2024 season daily snow & weather reporting on SnowJapan Tuesday 23rd April 2024 SnowJapan publishes exclusive, independent and hype-free snow & weather reporting from popular snow regions around Japan. Archives dating back over two decades are also available for some regions. >> SnowJapan Daily Reports main index Individual report sections: >> Furano Now (Hokkaido) >> Geto Kogen Now (Iwate Prefecture) >> Hakuba Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Madarao Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Myoko Now (Niigata Prefecture) &g

2023-2024 season daily snow & weather reporting on SnowJapan Monday 22nd April 2024 SnowJapan publishes exclusive, independent and hype-free snow & weather reporting from popular snow regions around Japan. Archives dating back over two decades are also available for some regions. >> SnowJapan Daily Reports main index Individual report sections: >> Furano Now (Hokkaido) >> Geto Kogen Now (Iwate Prefecture) >> Hakuba Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Madarao Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Myoko Now (Niigata Prefecture) >

Sunday 21st April is the last day of the 2023-2024 ski season for a number of ski areas around Japan. Below is a list of of the ski areas that remain at least part open from Monday 22nd April 2024 (listed by prefecture, north to south). While we believe this information to be correct at the time of posting, we strongly recommend checking official websites/sources for the latest information if you plan on heading out. ------------------------------------ Hokkaido Furano Kiroro Kurodake Nakayamatoge Niseko Hirafu Niseko Annupuri Sapporo Kokusai Sapporo Teine

2023-2024 season daily snow & weather reporting on SnowJapan Sunday 21st April 2024 SnowJapan publishes exclusive, independent and hype-free snow & weather reporting from popular snow regions around Japan. Archives dating back over two decades are also available for some regions. >> SnowJapan Daily Reports main index Individual report sections: >> Furano Now (Hokkaido) >> Geto Kogen Now (Iwate Prefecture) >> Hakuba Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Madarao Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Myoko Now (Niigata Prefecture) >

2023-2024 season daily snow & weather reporting on SnowJapan Saturday 20th April 2024 SnowJapan publishes exclusive, independent and hype-free snow & weather reporting from popular snow regions around Japan. Archives dating back over two decades are also available for some regions. >> SnowJapan Daily Reports main index Individual report sections: >> Furano Now (Hokkaido) >> Geto Kogen Now (Iwate Prefecture) >> Hakuba Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Madarao Now (Nagano Prefecture) >> Myoko Now (Niigata Prefecture) &