Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 38cm Snowfall at base this season 83cm Posted on Thursday 17th December 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . I was reporting some modest numbers in the last few reports and mentioning that we weren't perhaps getting as much as other areas. That changes this morning as we have had some heavy snowfall since my last report. It feels really cold out there too. Yakebitaiyama are reporting 50cm of fresh. Kumanoyu are reporting 60cm of fresh snowfall (with an official snow depth of... 60cm). I can report 38cm, though there is definitely more than that on the ground in places. I was just over at Okushiga Kogen and it really is coming down over there. As always official snow depths are being, er, conservative even after considering grooming etc... so just look and quickly move on (is my suggestion). I am expecting more of Shiga Kogen to become open from the weekend. Shiga Kogen Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Thursday 17th December 2020 Total snowfall at base 83cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (17th December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 71cm 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 Shiga Kogen. 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 21cm Snowfall at base this season 314cm Posted on Monday 10th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning. Another layer of snow to add to what we got up to yesterday morning. Things are looking more like 'normal' now, even further down the valleys. It should be a great morning for people lucky enough to be here to enjoy it. There is a lot of fresh snow and it should be general post-weekend Monday quietness. Having said that, tomorrow is a national holiday so I suppose some people will have taken today off and have a long weekend... The sun is out too early this morning too. A real contrast to the much wilder conditions at the weekend. But wait... some more snow due overnight tonight. But wait (2)... it's going to get much milder in the second part of the week. Have fun! All areas and connections at Shiga Kogen are now open (with just a few minor exceptions). Shiga Kogen Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Monday 10th February 2020 Total snowfall at base 314cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (9th February) November 2019 snowfall 20cm reported on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 59cm reported on 10 days January 2020 snowfall 101cm reported on 13 days February 2020 snowfall 134cm 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 Shiga Kogen. 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 46cm Snowfall at base this season 293cm Posted on Sunday 9th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It is a good morning here in Shiga Kogen. Not if you want clear and sunny skies. But good if you want lots of fresh snowfall. It is another of those mornings where wind is blowing the snow around and it's difficult to put a number on the amount of fresh snow. Though in my trusted spot, there's 46cm. Kumanoyu are reporting 40cm of fresh snowfall.... It is still falling. It's good to see snow piling up in the base Yamanouchi town areas too. The only downer is that wind will probably be affecting some lifts this morning. If you are going out there I would check before heading out. And wrap up well. Pretty much all courses and connections at Shiga Kogen are now open (with just a few minor exceptions). Shiga Kogen Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Sunday 9th February 2020 Total snowfall at base 293cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (9th February) November 2019 snowfall 20cm reported on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 59cm reported on 10 days January 2020 snowfall 101cm reported on 13 days February 2020 snowfall 113cm reported on 6 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 Shiga Kogen. 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 4cm Posted on Thursday 21st November 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. A bit more snow since last report but it's still thin on the ground. Kumanoyu will announce tomorrow if they will be able to open or not on Saturday. I wouldn't be making firm plans myself... anyway I will report tomorrow. There is a bit of snow forecast for tomorrow night but after that the weekend is currently set to be a little warmer before getting colder again early week. The official site still has lift operation page set to 'Summer Lifts'. Deary me... Official opening info: 'Pre-open' - 23rd November, depending on snow Opening ceremony - 7th December at Ichinose Diamond The section of road connecting the southern area of Shiga Kogen (from Yokoteyama onwards) with Gunma Prefecture is now closed for the season. It will be closed until 24th April 2020. Shiga Kogen Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Thursday 21st November 2019 Total snowfall at base 4cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 2cm (20th and 21st November) November 2019 snowfall 4cm 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 Shiga Kogen. 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 2cm Posted on Wednesday 20th November 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello and welcome back to the Shiga Kogen Now reports. We had some warmer temperatures the other day but this morning it feels like mid winter here in Shiga Kogen. Very cold. Windy. And importantly, some snow on the ground. Not a huge amount, but a white covering and some snow making machines hard at work to support it. Kumanoyu to part open from Saturday? We shall see, I will let you know. Official opening stuff: 'Pre-open' - 23rd November, depending on snow Opening ceremony - 7th December at Ichinose Diamond The section of road connecting the southern area of Shiga Kogen (from Yokoteyama onwards) with Gunma Prefecture is now closed for the season. It will be closed until 24th April 2020. Shiga Kogen Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Wednesday 20th November 2019 Total snowfall at base 2cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 2cm (20th November) November 2019 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 747cm Posted on Saturday 27th April 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. It feels like winter again. Snow is falling! Rain later yesterday turned into snow. The roads here in the Hasuike area are wet without a covering of snow, but there is some snow on the cars and resorts are reporting fresh snow on the courses - Kumanoyu are reporting 5cm of fresh snowfall. More of less depending on where you are. It is still snowing lightly and forecast to continue during the day today. Who'd have thought?! It shouldn't be lasting beyond today though with sun likely tomorrow and slightly warmer conditions. More lifts and areas opening from today for the Golden Week period which continues through until Monday 6th May. (A few lifts continuing beyond then). Surely this will be the last snow of the season (right?!) I'm going to enjoy watching it while I can.... The section of Route 292 road that connects the Yokoteyama area of Shiga Kogen with Kusatsu in Gunma Prefecture is now open - so you can now get to Shiga Kogen via Route 292 in Gunma Prefecture (weather permitting). Be aware that this stretch of road may close if there are icy conditions or snowfall. Please keep that in mind if you plan to use the road and check the latest weather reports. ** NOTE: The road appears to be closed this morning (Saturday) due to the weather conditions ** Planned closing dates - all subject to change, depending on conditions ** Takamagahara Mammoth Quad lift - until 6th May Tannenomori Okojo Open until 6th May Ichinose Family Quad and Number 2 pair B - until 6th May Terakoya Open until 6th May Ichinose Diamond Diamond pair and quad - until 6th May Kumanoyu Number 3 quad - until 6th May Number 2 pair A line - until 12th May Yokoteyama / Shibutoge Number 4 pair lift - every Saturday from 1st April Number 1 Sky A and B - until 6th May Number 2 Sky - beyond 6th May Number 3 Sky - beyond 6th May Shibutoge - beyond 6th May Okushiga Kogen Number 6 pair lift - until 6th May Number 4 pair lift - until 6th May Number 2 high speed pair - until 6th May Number 3 high speed pair - until 6th May Gondola - until 6th May Yakebitaiyama Number 4 romance lift - operating when the Number 2 gondola is not operating Number 1 Gondola - until 6th May Number 2 high speed lift - until 6th May Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 27th April 2019 Total snowfall at base 747cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 77 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 54cm (27th January) November 2018 snowfall 3cm reported on 2 days December 2018 snowfall 169cm reported on 16 days January 2019 snowfall 312cm reported on 23 days February 2019 snowfall 97cm reported on 13 days March 2019 snowfall 106cm reported on 17 days April 2019 snowfall 60cm reported on 6 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 Shiga Kogen. 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 747cm Posted on Tuesday 7th May 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. Believe it or not, it has been snowing early morning! (Yes, today is 7th May!) It was rain, then it was snow. There is no covering or cm of snow to report down here in the Maruike area. Unconfirmed if there is anything more than a dusting on the upper areas of Yokoteyama that remain open, though it does look like there is at least a dusting at Kumanoyu from the webcam images. But... they are themselves not reporting any new cm. And it does feel like it is starting to clear up - as per forecast. Pretty cold though. And I am hearing that the stretch of Route 292 connecting us with Gunma Prefecture is closed this morning due to this weather. From today just the Kumanoyu and Yokoteyama areas of Shiga Kogen remain open for skiing and boarding. Note that separate lift tickets are now required at each of those. I have updated the info below with the information that I can currently find this morning. (I am battling to confirm some frustratingly conflicting information regarding lifts at Yokoteyama). So yes we are forecast clearer weather from this morning and probably mostly clearer skies and often sunshine through until the weekend. We will post another Shiga Kogen Now update before the weekend with the latest. Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Tuesday 7th May 2019 Total snowfall at base 747cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 77 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 54cm (27th January) November 2018 snowfall 3cm reported on 2 days December 2018 snowfall 169cm reported on 16 days January 2019 snowfall 312cm reported on 23 days February 2019 snowfall 97cm reported on 13 days March 2019 snowfall 106cm reported on 17 days April 2019 snowfall 60cm reported on 6 days May 2019 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 Shiga Kogen. 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 747cm Posted on Monday 27th May 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. After a warm/hot weekend with temperatures reaching around 20C even up here - and 30C+ down in the valleys - today is the last day of the ski season in Shiga Kogen. Shibutoge will be open today as soon as they have it ready and prepared. They are not being specific about a time, other than to say 'it may be before 1pm'. It seems like they are targeting that time to be the 'latest' and are hoping to be able to actually open earlier than that. There is also no official information on specific lift operations at the moment. But... whatever and whenever it opens, it will be free. So that's it folks! Today we will also sign off for the 2018-2019 season. The archive reports are always available by using the links below. So if you want to re-live the season as well as see how previous seasons turned out in Shiga Kogen, it's all there to read. Shiga Kogen is of course a lovely place to visit over the summer months with the added bonus of being a place to escape the relentless heat of the Japanese summer. Perhaps see some of you up here. The Shiga Kogen Now reports will be back in the autumn as the 2019-2020 winter season approaches. Thanks for reading, have a good summer and we hope to see you in November. Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 27th May 2019 Total snowfall at base 747cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 77 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 54cm (27th January) November 2018 snowfall 3cm reported on 2 days December 2018 snowfall 169cm reported on 16 days January 2019 snowfall 312cm reported on 23 days February 2019 snowfall 97cm reported on 13 days March 2019 snowfall 106cm reported on 17 days April 2019 snowfall 60cm reported on 6 days May 2019 snowfall 0cm Previous report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 174cm Posted on Tuesday 1st January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Happy New Year. I'll admit it. I'm feeling rather groggy this morning. When you think about it, it's really not the best way to start a new year is it?! But, I had fun - I think - and I hope that you did too. And I wish you all the best for 2019. This morning the sun is out and is suitably dazzling my eyes. It is a nice, calm and cold morning here. As tempting as it all looks, I'm just not feeling up to it myself though. Though I'm sure when people get up and out this morning there will be a fair few people enjoying the conditions. More snowfall is due tonight. I plan to be fresh and ready to go tomorrow morning! Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Tuesday 1st January 2019 Total snowfall at base 174cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 19 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (29th December) November 2018 snowfall 3cm reported on 2 days December 2018 snowfall 169cm reported on 16 days January 2019 snowfall 2cm 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 Shiga Kogen. 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 3cm Posted on Friday 23rd November 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello and good morning from Shiga Kogen where... the ski season has started! As has, indeed, the snowboard season! :) So yes the news this morning is that Kumanoyu is reporting a snow depth of 20cm on the slopes (real snow + artificial snow) and they are operating their Number 2 pair lift. 600m of a 30-50m wide course area is open and they plan to be open daily from now on. Snow making machines will help out in that respect as long as temperatures remain low. We were thinking we might have more snow than we got overnight - just a few cm on the ground in places - but it's good to see everywhere white once again. It would be good if we could remain white but there isn't much snow on the forecast for the coming week beyond today. Other ski resorts will start opening (hopefully) from 1st December. Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 23rd November 2018 Total snowfall at base 3cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 2cm (23rd November) November 2018 snowfall 3cm 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 Shiga Kogen. 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 863cm Posted on Sunday 6th May 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. It was interesting to see a bit of snow fall in some higher areas since my last report a few days ago, but today is absolutely the last day of the 2017-2018 season. Small parts of Kumanoyu and Yokoteyama/Shibutoge are the choices. And it should be a fine day too. 2017-2018 has been an interesting one for sure. I've enjoyed some excellent days out there, though the feeling that 'spring' started rather early is still in recent thoughts. Anyway, you can re-live the season by reading through all of the daily reports by using the links below. Previous seasons too of course. Shiga Kogen is a lovely place to be throughout the year, keeping cooler than down in the valleys. It's beautiful too of course, so I highly recommend a visit. Thanks for reading and see you later in the year. Shiga Kogen Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Sunday 6th May 2018 Total snowfall at base 863cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 79 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 54cm (18th February) November 2017 snowfall 47cm reported on 6 days December 2017 snowfall 276cm reported on 21 days January 2018 snowfall 326cm reported on 25 days February 2018 snowfall 189cm reported on 19 days March 2018 snowfall 18cm reported on 6 days April 2018 snowfall 7cm reported on 2 days May 2018 snowfall 0cm Previous report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 863cm Posted on Sunday 29th April 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning, quick update. Lovely weather this weekend and it's going to really warm up today. Lots of lifts moving until tomorrow which is of course a national holiday here in Japan - as noted below. You can get to Shiga Kogen from the south via Manza, but the part of Route 292 that connects Shiga Kogen and Kusatsu in Gunma is currently closed. Planned ski resort operations in Shiga Kogen. Note that all are subject to change - please check with resorts: Takamagahara Mammoth Triple lift open until tomorrow Yakebitaiyama Number 1 Gondola open until tomorrow Okushiga Kogen Number 2 pair lift open daily until 6th May Number 3 pair lift open daily until 6th May Number 4 pair lift open daily until 6th May Number 6 pair lift open daily until tomorrow Gondola open until 6th May Kumanoyu Number 2 pair B lift open daily until 13th May Quad lift open on 28th April until 6th May ** NOT FOR SKIING JUST 'SUMMER LIFT' OPERATION ** Yokoteyama & Shibutoge Number 2 Sky lift open daily until tomorrow - possibly beyond Number 3 Sky lift open daily until tomorrow - possibly beyond Shibutoge lift open daily until tomorrow - possibly beyond Shiga Kogen Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Sunday 29th April 2018 Total snowfall at base 863cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 79 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 54cm (18th February) November 2017 snowfall 47cm reported on 6 days December 2017 snowfall 276cm reported on 21 days January 2018 snowfall 326cm reported on 25 days February 2018 snowfall 189cm reported on 19 days March 2018 snowfall 18cm reported on 6 days April 2018 snowfall 7cm 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 Shiga Kogen. 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