Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 175cm Posted on Thursday 27th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. More good news this morning with additional fresh snow to report. Headlines: Cortina reporting 20-30cm across their slopes; Happo, Goryu and 47 reporting 5-10cm at base and 15+cm higher up. Nice. Great to see more down to base and some bigger numbers higher up. Should be fun up there. Visibility is limited on mountain this morning (it was actually a little clearer when I first got up with a hint of blue sky in places) and we are likely to have some more snow during the day particularly at higher elevations. As I write this though it is snowing. Yey! ----- Hakuba Happo-one Operating lifts: - All lifts apart from the lifts noted below are normally operating: - Nakiyama Number 2 pair - Shirakaba Number 1 pair - Shirakaba Number 2 pair - Central pair - Sakka Number 2 pair - Sakka Number 3 triple Courses open: - All courses apart from the following are at least part open: - Central - Olympic II - Kita-one - Kokusai - Nakiyama Wall/North - Shirakaba North - Sakka - Nakiyama South and Shirakaba South base areas are open; others closed - You can also take the Gondola or other lifts back down to base Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 230cm - Usagidaira: 160cm - Nakiyama: 70cm Hakuba 47 All lifts apart from the lifts noted below are normally operating: - Pair Line D (usually only operates when Gondola not operating) Courses open: - All main courses now open - Tree Riding Zones: upper area part open Official snow depth: - Top: 195cm - Base: 70cm Hakuba Goryu Operating lifts: - All lifts are normally operating Courses open: - All courses are open now apart from the following: - Cosmo River - Straight Whiskey - Snow Diving - Adventure Official snow depth: - Alps: 195cm - Toomi: 70cm - Iimori: 55cm Tsugaike Kogen Official snow depth: - Tsuga-no-mori: 214cm - Maruyama: 50cm - Kane-no-naru-oka: 38cm - All courses apart from Lower Forest are open (lower Kane-no-naru part open) - Some restrictions on lower courses - DBD gates: Gates 1, 2 and 3 open and reporting 15cm of fresh snow Hakuba Cortina Official snow depth & info: - Top: 170cm - Base: 80cm - Most courses open Hakuba Valley Kashimayari Official snow depth & info: - Top: 100cm - Most courses open Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth & info: - Top: 85cm - Most courses open Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Official snow depth & info: - Top: 125cm - Part open Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth & info: - Top: 65cm - All courses open Jigatake - Top: 10cm - Closed Hakuba Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Thursday 27th February 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 175cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 31 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 16cm (5th January) November 2019 snowfall 4cm reported on 1 day December 2019 snowfall 28cm reported on 8 days January 2020 snowfall 70cm reported on 13 days February 2020 snowfall 73cm reported on 9 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 Hakuba. 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 388cm Posted on Wednesday 26th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello. Well, this morning it feels a bit more winter-like - I even have some fresh snow to report which is a nice surprise. It came last night. Kumanoyu are even reporting 10cm early on. I measured 6cm. The snow is a bit on the heavy and wet side, but heavy snow is certainly better than rain. Visibility is very limited at the start of the day. We're due more snow from later today into tomorrow - it'll be getting colder too (it's on the mild side this morning). 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 Wednesday 26th February 2020 Total snowfall at base 388cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 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 208cm 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 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 266cm Posted on Wednesday 26th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. Poor visibility this morning and some fresh snow on the ground, though it is quite heavy (as in... moist) rather than fluffy. Hopefully some more to report tomorrow too, with clearer skies forecast beyond that. Zao Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Wednesday 26th February 2020 Total snowfall at base 266cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 7th February) November 2019 snowfall 8cm observed on 3 days December 2019 snowfall 51cm observed on 10 days January 2020 snowfall 88cm observed on 16 days February 2020 snowfall 119cm observed 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 Zao Onsen. 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 672cm Posted on Wednesday 26th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Back to winter again today (winter-ish, anyway) after rain at the end of the day yesterday. About 1cm of fresh snow, and it's interesting, sticky snow made up of tiny needles of ice. Probably a lot more to fall, which would be great; although the resorts aren't reporting much loss in the snowpack, you know it's going down. Actually, I should be nicer; several of the resorts have been really honest about their low snow levels, and have reported new snow in a really responsible way, too. It's a tough year for them, I know. And for saké makers, gasoline stations (no long queues of snowplows needing thousands of liters of fuel), rice farmers (worrying about water, since there's not that much snow), hotel owners, backcountry guides... Akakura Kanko: 200cm, 0°C Akakura Onsen: 215cm, -1°C Ikenotaira Onsen: 100cm, 1° Myoko Suginohara: 85cm, -1° Seki Onsen: 310cm, -5° Myoko Ski Park: 90cm, 5° Kyukamura RunRun: 130cm, 2° Tangram Ski Circus: 65cm, 0° Madarao Kogen: 100cm, no temp listing Lotte Arai Resort 284cm, 2.5° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 15cm, 1° Myoko Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Wednesday 26th February 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 672cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 105cm (6th February) November 2019 snowfall 11cm reported on 2 days December 2019 snowfall 59cm reported on 6 days January 2020 snowfall 248cm reported on 16 days February 2020 snowfall 354cm 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 475cm Weather overview Cloud, fog Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Wednesday 26th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. Very limited visibility early this morning. Extra care needed. A little snowfall overnight, with the resort itself this morning reporting 5cm. None right now but we can reasonably hope for snow to be falling again from sometime this afternoon and it should be snowing through the day tomorrow. It will be a very welcome refresh... come on!! Madarao Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Wednesday 26th February 2020 Total snowfall at base 475cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 59cm (on 6th February) November 2019 snowfall 15cm reported on 4 days December 2019 snowfall 73cm reported on 9 days January 2020 snowfall 188cm reported on 14 days February 2020 snowfall 199 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 Madarao. 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 169cm Posted on Wednesday 26th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Morning from Hakuba. A new white coating of (bit heavy) snow down to village overnight with Hakuba 47 reporting up to 20cm of fresh in places and Happo-one also reporting 20cm from the top Kurobishi area. Head up! Hakuba Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Wednesday 26th February 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 169cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 16cm (5th January) November 2019 snowfall 4cm reported on 1 day December 2019 snowfall 28cm reported on 8 days January 2020 snowfall 70cm reported on 13 days February 2020 snowfall 67cm reported on 8 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 Hakuba. 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 379cm Posted on Tuesday 25th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The good run on fresh snow continues and there is another 5cm of new snow to report this morning. There is plenty of fresh snow over all trails and the off piste runs are providing some great conditions. Cloud is high and partial, and it is expected to turn sunny later in the morning. The temperature will creep up to -2c in the daytime and is currently -7c. Overall it looks like a great day to ski on Furano, and conditions look clear for the next few days as well. Furano Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Tuesday 25th February 2020 Total snowfall at base 379cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (19th November) November 2019 snowfall 84cm reported on 7 days December 2019 snowfall 91cm reported on 15 days January 2020 snowfall 114cm reported on 16 days February 2020 snowfall 90cm reported on 11 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 Furano. 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 656cm Posted on Tuesday 25th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Some lovely snow to play in yesterday morning. Some lift disruption during the day and so I reckon there should still be some nice conditions this morning; helped along with the additional snow... I measure 6cm from overnight down here at base, likely more on the mountain. The sun is out and lots of blue sky at the start of the day today. All lifts should be moving as scheduled. There's not a whole lot of snowfall on the forecast for the week ahead. Rather, quite a bit of sunshine. But it should be remaining pretty cold which is good to see. So if you want fresh, this morning is highly recommended. ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain Base: -4°, 5cm new snow in last 12hrs. Moiwa 800m: N 350deg 4.4m/s, -6.0°. Annupuri 1100m: W 285deg 3.0m/s, no temp data. Yu no Sawa 1000m: N 360deg 3.0m/s, -8.7°. Niseko Village 900m: NW 328deg 2.6m/s, -7.8°. Hirafu 1000m :N 343deg 3.9m/s, -8.6°. Hanazono 720m: N 349deg 2.4m/s, -6.0°. Coastal data: Benkei Cape: N 6m/s. Kamui Cape NNE 3m/s, 1021hPa, wave 0.7m. The wind has dropped from yesterday afternoon and the mountains and seas are calm. There has been some minor snow drift development on SE slopes above 800m. From test and observation there is no obvious avalanche risk. All gates are expected to be open after preparations are made. Open steep slopes like Kozan no Sawa sidewall, under Osawa wind lip and Higashi One are high risk. There are cracks hidden by the last few days snowfall at elevations below 600m. Ride slopes 1 by 1 and it is strongly recommended that you have avalanche gear. Please listen to and follow the patrols advice. Accidents can be prevented. Snow is good, have a good day. ----- Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 300cm - Base: 135cm All lifts are normally operating EXCEPT: - Ace Number 1 pair lift (normally rested) - King Number 2 quad lift (normally rested) All courses normally open Lifts scheduled for late operations: - Ace Family quad until 8:30pm - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad until 8:20pm - Hirafu Gondola until 8:10pm - Holiday Number 1 pair until 8:30pm ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 213cm - Base: 133cm All lifts are normally operating ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 180cm - Base: 110cm All lifts are normally operating Lift scheduled for late operations: - Jumbo Number 1 quad until 8:30pm ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 190cm - Base: 110cm All lifts normally operating EXCEPT: - Country Road Chair (normally rested) Lifts scheduled for late operations: - Annupuri Village Gondola until 8:00pm - Village Express until 8:00pm - Banzai Chair until 8:00pm Niseko Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Tuesday 25th February 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 656cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 69 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 33cm (21st January) November 2019 snowfall 85cm reported on 10 days December 2019 snowfall 207cm reported on 21 days January 2020 snowfall 224cm reported on 20 days February 2020 snowfall 140cm reported on 18 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 325cm Posted on Monday 24th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. Well, Day 2 of the World Cup event here at Naeba was cancelled yesterday. Strong windy conditions just didn't allow it to happen. At one point just one lift was operating. A lot of people had put in a lot of work getting everything ready battling less-than-perfect snow conditions etc. So it seems pretty cruel that after all that, it couldn't be completed. But what can we do. It's frankly going to be hard for people to put on a happy face this morning. (I wasn't even directly involved in any way, and I know I'm struggling). Anyway, a very big 'otsukaresama' to everyone involved along with the acknowledgement of the disappointment of many. Onwards we go and this morning things are much calmer and it's mostly blue skies over Naeba with a few white fluffy clouds. The sun is out. Today is a national holiday and with the nice weather I personally hope lots of people turn up and the resort can enjoy a good day. See you tomorrow. Naeba Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Monday 24th February 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 325cm Number of days snowfall observed 39 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 36cm (reported on 11th February) November 2019 snowfall 19cm observed on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 58cm observed on 9 days January 2020 snowfall 118cm observed on 12 days February 2020 snowfall 130cm observed 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 Naeba. 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 374cm Posted on Monday 24th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Winds turned strong yesterday in the afternoon and it was pretty unpleasant out on the mountain. Even visibility around town was difficult at times with the horizontal incoming slow. This morning is a lot calmer, although there still is light winds and sometime moderate gusts at base level right now. It is partially cloudy giving good visibility with morning sum breaking through. There is 15cm of new snow and this is very wet and heavy around the village. Operating lifts: Kitanomine Gondola Kitanomine Romance Chair Kitanomine quad chair Kitanomine Snow Escalator Link lift Furano Ropeway Furano Downhill chair 1 Furano Downhill chair 2 Furano Downhill chair 3 Prince Romance chair Furano Snow Escalator Kitanomine Zone: Open Furano Zone: Open Furano Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Monday 24th February 2020 Total snowfall at base 374cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (19th November) November 2019 snowfall 84cm reported on 7 days December 2019 snowfall 91cm reported on 15 days January 2020 snowfall 114cm reported on 16 days February 2020 snowfall 85cm reported on 10 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 Furano. 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 259cm Posted on Monday 24th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. I probably under-reported on the snow yesterday, but the strong stormy winds were blowing it all about and so putting a number on it proved to be difficult. This morning it's a mix of cloud and clearer skies for the last day of the long weekend. Not as windy thankfully and lifts appear to be moving as planned. There's more snow lined up on the forecast, starting from tomorrow night and perhaps snow over the following few days. Looks like it is going to get colder again. A good end to February sounds good to me. Zao Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Monday 24th February 2020 Total snowfall at base 259cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 7th February) November 2019 snowfall 8cm observed on 3 days December 2019 snowfall 51cm observed on 10 days January 2020 snowfall 88cm observed on 16 days February 2020 snowfall 112cm observed on 12 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 Zao Onsen. 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 382cm Posted on Monday 24th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello and good morning from Shiga Kogen. All change It's the last day of the long weekend. It is a fine morning so I think some might be delaying their departure until later in the day and make the most of it. Back to a weekday tomorrow and hopefully more fresh in the coming week. Let's looking at the forecasts. 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 24th February 2020 Total snowfall at base 382cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 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 202cm reported on 12 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