Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 481cm Posted on Tuesday 1st January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . It's sunny, cold, beautiful... Happy New Year! And what a great way to start the new season. We have an excellent base of snow, the trees are just plastered in white, the mountains have finally popped into view. And looks like more snow ahead, maybe even heavy. Just one little warning: the lifts are freshly greased, and with melt and snow and stuff it will drip on your clothes. As it did for me yesterday, so I have a well spotted orange coat.... not blaming the ski areas, mind you - just maybe not wear your new best stuff just yet. Akakura Kanko: 200cm, -5° Akakura Onsen: 210cm, -3° Ikenotaira Onsen: 190cm, -7° Myoko Suginohara: 170cm, -12° Seki Onsen: 220cm, -3° Myoko Ski Park: 200cm, 1° Kyukamura RunRun: 200cm, -4° Tangram Ski Circus: 150cm, -3° Madarao Kogen: 200cm, -4° Lotte Arai Resort 278cm, -2.1°; Happy Place, Funaishi and Mamushi open in freeride zone Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 175cm, -9° Myoko Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Tuesday 1st January 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 481cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 80cm (28th December) November 2018 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 475cm reported on 16 days January 2019 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 51cm Snowfall at base this season 480cm Posted on Monday 31st December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The snow keeps coming down: another 50+cm day today. The forecast was for a sunny day today, and it is getting a bit brighter but light, beautiful snow (real snowflake crystals) keeps coming down. Kind of a perfect way to end 2018 and welcome in 2019! (I got nothing else to add to this! Good news all around....) Myoko Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Monday 31st December 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 480cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 80cm (28th December) November 2018 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 475cm reported on 16 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 56cm Snowfall at base this season 429cm Posted on Sunday 30th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The snow keeps on falling. And falling. And falling.... We got a little less than 60cm since yesterday, which is less than expected, in a way, since it snowed all day long. And, even after a plowing at the end of the day, thre was a LOT of snow on the ground this morning. Tomorrow might be sunny, but the snow should continue for most of the week. Oh, it's all good for the New Year! Akakura Kanko: 180cm, -8° Akakura Onsen: 190cm, -3° Ikenotaira Onsen: 170cm, -5° Myoko Suginohara: 160cm, -10° Seki Onsen: 180cm, -4° Myoko Ski Park: 150cm, 0° Kyukamura RunRun: 160cm, -4° Tangram Ski Circus: 140cm, -2° Madarao Kogen: 190cm, -7° Lotte Arai Resort 274cm, -1.6°; Happy Place and Mamushi open in freeride zone Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 150cm, -2° Myoko Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 30th December 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 429cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 16 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 80cm (28th December) November 2018 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 424cm reported on 15 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 45cm Snowfall at base this season 373cm Posted on Saturday 29th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The snow keeps falling today; as I type the report it's almost gloomy (but when the fog is actually snow, there's nothing depressing about it!). Not as much as yesterday's 80cm, but 45cm more by 9am this morning and it's adding at least a couple of centimeters per hour. Like I said, typical Myoko.... Heard of a couple of lifts closing during the day yesterday for "too much snow" - probably just the usual early-season hiccups. I give the resort a little slack on this, because those lifts are complicated big machines, but operate pretty much flawlessly (and safely). Gotta get out skiing! Akakura Kanko: 160cm, -7° Akakura Onsen: 145cm, -2° Ikenotaira Onsen: 150cm, -5° Myoko Suginohara: 130cm, -10° (top) Seki Onsen: 150cm, -6° Myoko Ski Park: 130cm, 0° Kyukamura RunRun: 160cm, -4° Tangram Ski Circus: 110cm, -2° Madarao Kogen: 160cm, -6° Lotte Arai Resort 233cm, -1.6°; Happy Place and Mamushi open in freeride zone Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 100cm, -7° Myoko Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 29th December 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 373cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 80cm (28th December) November 2018 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 368cm reported on 14 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 80cm Snowfall at base this season 328cm Posted on Friday 28th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The real Myoko is here! Deep, deep snow (80cm and counting). Some pretty high winds overnight, but not that much drifting showing by morning. The prefectural forecasts are predicting at least another 50cm, maybe 80cm! Just barely made it out to the snow study area; another slog tomorrow morning? Time to get out the snowshoes.... Akakura Kanko: 140cm, -7° Akakura Onsen: 130cm, -2° Ikenotaira Onsen: 110cm, -5° Myoko Suginohara: 100cm, -11° Seki Onsen: 150cm, -6° Myoko Ski Park: 130cm, 0° Kyukamura RunRun: 140cm, -3° Tangram Ski Circus: 85cm, -1° Madarao Kogen: 100cm, -7° Lotte Arai Resort 233cm, -1.6°; only Happy Place open in freeride zone Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 30cm, -5° Myoko Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 28th December 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 328cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 80cm (28th December) November 2018 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 323cm reported on 13 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 19cm Snowfall at base this season 191cm Posted on Tuesday 18th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Woke up to some fresh snow on the ground today; nice after very light rain last night. Not a ton, but we need to keep building the base. It's amazing how fast the snowpack settles, and we're talking about tens of centimeters a day. Especially as now it's gotten very sunny to the north again. Akakura Kanko: 120cm, -3° Myokokogen Sky Cable; Hotel No. 1, 2, 3; Champion No. 1, 3 lifts Akakura Onsen: 100cm, -1° Yodel No. 1, 2, 4; Kumado No. 1, 4 lifts Ikenotaira Onsen: 80cm, -1° Shirakaba; Karamatsu; Alpen Blick no. 1, 2 lifts Myoko Suginohara: Scheduled to open on the 21st Seki Onsen: Scheduled to open on the 21st Myoko Ski Park: 90cm, 5° Open Kyukamura RunRun: 90cm, 0° Open Tangram Ski Circus: 85cm, 0° No. 3, 5 lifts Madarao Kogen: 90cm, -4° No. 1, 2 lifts Lotte Arai Resort 162cm, 0.9° All lifts open; Happy Place area only in free riding zone Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 15cm, 3° Scheduled to open on the 22nd Myoko Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Tuesday 18th December 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 191cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (14th December) November 2018 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 186cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 35cm Snowfall at base this season 163cm Posted on Saturday 15th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Snow and snow and snow. Things are looking really good (and being away from the house means concerns for those there who might not be able to get out... your reporter being the main snowthrower operator). Got some good info, though, so I'll share it with you. I'm being a little conservative on the snowfall; I'll confirm later with the snow boards and my ruler. Akakan did in fact open today, with four lifts operating (no snow or temperature report, but that's OK for the first day). More and more will opening from tomorrow, too, so things are looking actually very good (knowing that many years we just about get a white Christmas). Akakura Kanko: No temp. or snow report Myokokogen Sky Cable, Hotel Nos. 1, 3 and 5 Akakura Onsen: 75cm, -1° Ikenotaira Onsen: Scheduled to open on the 15th Myoko Suginohara: Scheduled to open on the 22nd Seki Onsen: Scheduled to open on the 22nd Myoko Ski Park: Scheduled to open on the 16th Kyukamura RunRun: Scheduled to open on the 15th Tangram Ski Circus: Scheduled to open on the 15th Madarao Kogen: 25cm, -3° Scheduled to open on the 15th Lotte Arai Resort 143cm, -0.8° No. 1 Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 10cm, 2° Scheduled to open on the 22nd Myoko Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 15th December 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 163cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (14th December) November 2018 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 158cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 50cm Snowfall at base this season 128cm Posted on Friday 14th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Back in Myoko, just in time for the first major dump of the year! And it looks like a good one, with about 50cm so far and plenty coming down. It was really windy, too, so there's some accumulation in places (like in front of my house) where it gets a little harder to tell. Will stick the ruler in the official spot later, and give a total tomorrow. The wind keeps blowing now too. Akakan had originally had the 15th listed as their opening day (I promise!); apparently today was the day, but they're postponing due to low snow - which looks likely to be corrected today. So let's get going with the full reports: Akakura Kanko: Not reporting Open tomorrow? Akakura Onsen: 55cm, -1° Ikenotaira Onsen: Scheduled to open on the 15th Myoko Suginohara: Scheduled to open on the 22nd Seki Onsen: Scheduled to open on the 22nd Myoko Ski Park: Scheduled to open on the 16th Kyukamura RunRun: Scheduled to open on the 15th Tangram Ski Circus: Scheduled to open on the 15th Madarao Kogen: 25cm, -3° Scheduled to open on the 15th Lotte Arai Resort 143cm, -0.8° Scheduled to open on the 15th Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 10cm, 2° Scheduled to open on the 22nd Myoko Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 14th December 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 128cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (14th December) November 2018 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 123cm reported on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1320cm Posted on Sunday 22nd April 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The season is really coming to an end, as Akakura Kanko ends its year today. The cherry blossoms are almost over; we’re a couple of weeks ahead of schedule, and there is just no more snow around the base here. Your writer almost didn’t get this out; I was in Tohaku yesterday, where the temperature was a dry 29°C. Gotta say the thoughts of fun on snow evaporated a bit. Seki Onsen and Lotte Arai are hanging on; let’s see of they can make it to Golden Week! Myoko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Sunday 22nd April 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 1320cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 81cm (27th December) November 2017 snowfall 61cm reported on 3 days December 2017 snowfall 468cm reported on 15 days January 2018 snowfall 524cm reported on 19 days February 2018 snowfall 228cm reported on 15 days March 2018 snowfall 33cm reported on 8 days April 2018 snowfall 6cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 1320cm Posted on Sunday 8th April 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The last day for Akakura Onsen, and we have fresh snow on the ground! Pretty funny after a March with very little snowfall at all. Looks nice, too - everything is clean and white again. Actually, it feels more like the first snowfall in November. There’s a big snowboard contest going on at Akakura Kanko today, and it looks like it will be a great day for it as the clouds are turning to blue skies. Myoko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Sunday 8th April 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 1320cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 81cm (27th December) November 2017 snowfall 61cm reported on 3 days December 2017 snowfall 468cm reported on 15 days January 2018 snowfall 524cm reported on 19 days February 2018 snowfall 228cm reported on 15 days March 2018 snowfall 33cm reported on 8 days April 2018 snowfall 6cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1315cm Posted on Thursday 5th April 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Wasn’t necessarily planning on writing every day, but I had to with snow on the ground. Very light, but it’s snow, and very fine snow is falling at the moment. Could be even more over the weekend as things get colder…. Akakura Kanko: 190cm, -2°; Myokokogen Sky Cable Gondola, Hotel No. 3 lifts; closing May 6 Akakura Onsen: 145cm, -2° Yodel No. 2, No. 4, No. 5; Kumada No. 1, no. 4 lifts open; closing April 8 Seki Onsen: 290 cm; 5° (no updates here); closing May 6 Lotte Arai Resort: 336cm, 2.5°; Lift operations not released yet; Mamushigaeshi, Exciter, Legendary and Discovery courses closed; Ohkenashi Bowl, FK, North Bowl, Funaishi-zawa, Happy Place and Benzaku-zawa in the avalanche-controlled areas open; closing May 6 Myoko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Thursday 5th April 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 1315cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 81cm (27th December) November 2017 snowfall 61cm reported on 3 days December 2017 snowfall 468cm reported on 15 days January 2018 snowfall 524cm reported on 19 days February 2018 snowfall 228cm reported on 15 days March 2018 snowfall 33cm reported on 8 days April 2018 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1314cm Posted on Sunday 1st April 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . It's here: the last day for the season at most of the resorts. The snowpack has really come down, too, so I doubt there's going to be a whole lot more season even at the three that are soldiering on. Kind of a fitting end for a strange season, with rain in January, but enough snow on a regular schedule to make it pretty fun in the backcountry. Oh, yeah, and basically no snow at all in the whole month of March... The one big development was the opening (well, re-opening in a sense) of Lotte Arai Resort. Sounds like the facilities were pretty quiet (like not lots of people wandering the halls), and lots of space on the slopes as well. It sounds like the resort is thinking long-term, though, and it's probably smarter to build a clientele than get bombed from the first year. It's quite a different resort form all the others in the Myoko area, and choice is good, right? It's a nice day out there, though, and a good way to end the season, and it was a good season if not our best ever for snow. We'll just have to see how long Akakan, Seki Onsen and Lotte Arai can keep running, and Akakura Onsen until next week. Akakura Kanko: 220 cm, 8°; closing May 6 Akakura Onsen: 170cm, 3°; closing April 8 Ikenotaira Onsen: 150cm, 5° Myoko Suginohara: 110cm, 1°; Gondola only; closing today Seki Onsen: 290 cm, 4°; closing May 6 Myoko Ski Park: 110 cm, 9°; closing today Kyukamura RunRun: 170 cm, 9°; closing today Lotte Arai Resort: 370cm, 10.1°; Mamushigaeshi, Exciter and Discovery closed (weren't some of these permanently closed?); Myoko Long Run Upper partially open; Okenashi Bowl, North Bowl, Funaishi-zawa, Happy Place and Benzaku-zawa open (FK maybe?)in the avalanche-controlled areas; closing May 6 Tangram Ski Circus: 91 cm, 4°; closing today Madarao Kogen: 120 cm, 6°; closing today Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 15cm (really?), 2°; closing today Myoko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Sunday 1st April 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 1314cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 81cm (27th December) November 2017 snowfall 61cm reported on 3 days December 2017 snowfall 468cm reported on 15 days January 2018 snowfall 524cm reported on 19 days February 2018 snowfall 228cm reported on 15 days March 2018 snowfall 33cm reported on 8 days April 2018 snowfall 0cm Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com