Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 1035cm Posted on Friday 10th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba everyone. Good news, it's a powder day. 7cm of fresh snow overnight means that whilst we won't be swimming in it today there should be some excellent skiing for the morning. Looking on we are still expecting snow every day except Sunday. Low wind and clear weather on Sunday means that this day should be an excellent groomer day. After this, we see a return to snow with potentially a big storm rolling in on Wednesday night. Stay posted! Fabulous! Naeba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 10th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1035cm Number of days snowfall observed 65 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 80cm (15th January) November 2016 snowfall 17cm observed on 4 days December 2016 snowfall 150cm observed on 14 days January 2017 snowfall 550cm observed on 23 days February 2017 snowfall 280cm observed on 19 days March 2017 snowfall 38cm observed 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 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 466cm Posted on Thursday 9th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . It's a cold morning here in Zao and there's a few cm of fresh snow on the ground and light snow falling as I write this report. We're expecting snow and cloud for the day today and hopefully through tomorrow as well. Poor visibility early on - foggy up there? - but hopefully that will improve during the day. The skies will probably be clearer by the time we roll on into the weekend and some fairly mild conditions are expected. Zao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 9th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 466cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 39cm (on 16th January) November 2016 snowfall 11cm observed on 6 days December 2016 snowfall 98cm observed on 16 days January 2017 snowfall 241cm observed on 16 days February 2017 snowfall 105cm observed on 14 days March 2017 snowfall 11cm observed on 3 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 491cm Posted on Thursday 9th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . It's a good morning to you from Hakuba. Always good to be able to report fresh snow. And we're doing all right at the moment! Another 14cm to report since my report yesterday, and it is snowing still this morning and still forecast to be on and off for the day today and tomorrow too. Resorts are reporting up to 20cm on upper slopes this morning - individual details, where available, are shown below. After that, we can probably expect some generally clearer and milder conditions come the weekend. In the meantime, it should be another good day. Don't go yet winter... stay with us! Hakuba 47: Hakuba 47 is reporting 20cm of fresh snowfall since yesterday evening. And 5cm in the day yesterday. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth Upper: 300cm Base: 150cm Hakuba Goryu: Hakuba Goryu is reporting up to 20cm of fresh snowfall. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth Alps: 320cm Toomi: 170cm Iimori: 110cm Hakuba Happo-one: Hakuba Happo-one is reporting 10cm of fresh snowfall (Riesen quad top). And groomers are reporting 15cm. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth: Usagidaira: 265cm Kurobishi: 350cm Lower: 150cm Tsugaike Kogen: The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth: Tsuga-no-mori: 380cm Han-no-ki: 370cm Maruyama: 155cm Oya-no-hara: 140cm Kane-no-naru-oka: 140cm Hakuba Cortina: Hakuba Cortina is reporting 5cm of fresh snowfall. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth: Top: 375cm Base: 245cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field: Official snow depth: Top: 230cm Base: 110cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen: Official snow depth: Top: 185cm Kashimayari: Official snow depth: Top: 160cm Hakuba Sanosaka: Official snow depth: Top: 130cm Hakuba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 9th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 491cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 57cm (13th January) November 2016 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2016 snowfall 64cm reported on 11 days January 2017 snowfall 242cm reported on 20 days February 2017 snowfall 151cm reported on 16 days March 2017 snowfall 33cm 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 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1028cm Posted on Thursday 9th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba everybody. Today looks set to be a fantastic day on the slopes. There are some clouds around, however, not the ominous kind. I would expect temperatures to rise fairly quickly, so the best turns will definitely be had during the early morning before the snow starts to become slushy. There is a minimal amount of fresh snow which has fallen over night which will be helping to refresh conditions on the groomers. Looking onwards, the weather forecast is still predicting snow most days this week with the most snow falling on Friday. Delicious! Naeba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 9th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1028cm Number of days snowfall observed 64 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 80cm (15th January) November 2016 snowfall 17cm observed on 4 days December 2016 snowfall 150cm observed on 14 days January 2017 snowfall 550cm observed on 23 days February 2017 snowfall 280cm observed on 19 days March 2017 snowfall 31cm observed 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 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 1027cm Posted on Wednesday 8th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. Another kind of mixed bag this morning with light snow currently falling but quite bright skies and a few clearings in places. The sun even trying to break through again. (Actually, make that moderate snow falling as I look out of the window now). Oh yes, and about 10cm of snow since my last report. Keeping cold. It should be a good morning, and more snow still there on the forecast over the next few days. Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 8th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 1027cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 71 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (15th January) November 2016 snowfall 27cm reported on 5 days December 2016 snowfall 215cm reported on 18 days January 2017 snowfall 485cm reported on 24 days February 2017 snowfall 272cm reported on 21 days March 2017 snowfall 28cm reported on 3 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 8cm Snowfall at base this season 464cm Posted on Wednesday 8th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. 8cm of fresh snow on the ground this morning and it's snowing still now. The forecast says more snow throughout the day today and tomorrow too, and perhaps into Friday. Come on, bring it on! All lifts apart from the following appear to be operating today: Paradise Number 3 pair Diamond Number 1 pair Karamatsu pair (closed now for the season) All courses apart from Kotan should be open. Official snow depths (as published by the resort itself): Summit - 145cm Paradise - 220cm Chuo - 220cm Utopia - 175cm Uwanodai - 130cm Yokokura - 125cm Zao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 8th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 464cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 39cm (on 16th January) November 2016 snowfall 11cm observed on 6 days December 2016 snowfall 98cm observed on 16 days January 2017 snowfall 241cm observed on 16 days February 2017 snowfall 105cm observed on 14 days March 2017 snowfall 9cm observed 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 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 857cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Wednesday 8th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. And a good one it should be too with 10+cm since my last report - this time I am measuring a bit more than the 10cm being reported by the resort itself. There's a break in the snow clouds now (for the day?) and the sun is out in places, and blue skies appearing. It should be a very good morning. The clock continues to tick faster than we would like and there can't be too many fresh snow mornings left in the season. So we must - it is our duty to - make the most of it... Operating status for the day at Madarao Kogen (at time of report): - Number 1 lift - Number 2 quad lift - Number 3A lift - Super quad lift - Number 11 lift - Number 12 lift - Number 13 lift - Number 15 lift - Moving walkway - Kids Park - Free Ride Park Tree runs should be open - Powder Wave I - Powder Wave II - River Line - Powder Theater - Adventure Aisle - Crystal Bowl - Ninja - Sawa - Rabbit - Kamoshika - Bear - Nighta at Madarao Kogen is every Saturday until 25th March (and also on 19th March) Official snow depth: - 280cm Madarao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 8th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 857cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 53cm (on 14th and 15th January) November 2016 snowfall 9cm reported on 4 days December 2016 snowfall 211cm reported on 14 days January 2017 snowfall 408cm reported on 23 days February 2017 snowfall 196cm reported on 21 days March 2017 snowfall 33cm reported on 3 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 33cm Snowfall at base this season 1388cm Posted on Wednesday 8th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . It's almost perfect out today; nearly 30cm of fresh snow overnight on top of what we got through the day yesterday, the clouds lifting to let the sun in; a forecast that says more snow ahead. Was it really raining a little while back? March has a way of doing this, giving some great powder just when most of the international crowd has given up and headed home. I'm not sure if this sun will hold, too; there are some pretty good cloud banks off to the north. Well, the sun is nice, I guess, but cloudy days don't give you sun crusts (and snow isn't delivered in the night by pixies). Akakura Kanko: 345cm, -5° (no new report today) Akakura Onsen: 355cm, -5° Ikenotaira Onsen: 280cm, -2° Myoko Suginohara: 270cm, -7° Seki Onsen: 500cm, -6° Myoko Ski Park: 330cm, -2° Kyukamura RunRun: 330cm, -3° Tangram Ski Circus: 240cm, -3° Madarao Kogen: 280cm, -6° Myoko Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 8th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1388cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 91cm (15th January) November 2016 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2016 snowfall 345cm reported on 13 days January 2017 snowfall 629cm reported on 21 days February 2017 snowfall 333cm reported on 18 days March 2017 snowfall 69cm reported on 3 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 23cm Snowfall at base this season 757cm Posted on Wednesday 8th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from Nozawa. It's a very good morning as well. Snow yesterday though it wasn't really the kind where the cm mounted up - but it got into another gear overnight and this morning there's 20-30cm of fresh snow being reported by the resort. Great to see a good fresh blanket of snow at base too, not just higher up. We were expecting snow through the day today as well, but for the moment there's actually quite a bit of blue sky appearing and the sun is shining through my window now. Very bright. That means that it should be an excellent morning here and I'm going to make my own way up to the top of the mountain as soon as this report is sent off. Latest local forecasts seem to say the snow should be back falling by tomorrow. Hope you can enjoy it. Fresh snow reported by resort since yesterday morning: - Yamabiko: 23cm - Uenotaira: 30cm - Hikage: 20cm - Nagasaka: 20cm - Karasawa: 20cm Official snow depths: - Yamabiko: 380cm - Uenotaira: 300cm - Hikage: 190cm - Nagasaka: 180cm - Karasawa: 130cm Lifts operations: - All lifts operating except: - Yunomine pair (usually closed on weekdays) - Mizunashi triple (usually closed on weekdays) - Challenge pair (usually closed on weekdays) - Utopia pair (usually closed on weekdays) Courses not open today are: - Grand Prix Nozawa Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 8th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 757cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 52cm (14th January) November 2016 snowfall 2cm reported on 2 days December 2016 snowfall 161cm reported on 14 days January 2017 snowfall 366cm reported on 20 days February 2017 snowfall 196cm reported on 19 days March 2017 snowfall 32cm reported on 3 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 Nozawa 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 477cm Posted on Wednesday 8th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Morning from Hakuba. Fresh snow! Here's the headlines: Hakuba 47: 25cm since yesterday evening (plus 15cm during the day yesterday) Hakuba Goryu: 5-15cm Hakuba Happo-one: 10cm top Riesen; 20cm by groomers Hakuba Cortina: 10-20cm So there's a mixed bunch of numbers there but the most important thing being that there's a decent layer of fresh snow out there on the slopes. We are measuring 12cm to go on our report. Great to see snow on the ground again - but (as always of course) we want more! Clouds still over the mountains and still snowing up there with limited visibility in many resort areas, but latest local forecast seem to indicate any snow falling on mountain should ease off though we're due more snow overnight and through tomorrow. Hakuba 47: Hakuba 47 is reporting 25cm of fresh snowfall since yesterday evening. And apparently 15cm during the day yesterday. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth Upper: 300cm Base: 150cm Hakuba Goryu: Hakuba Goryu is reporting 5-15cm of fresh snowfall. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth Alps: 305cm Toomi: 165cm Iimori: 105cm Hakuba Happo-one: Hakuba Happo-one is reporting 10cm of fresh snowfall (Riesen quad top). And groomers reporting 20cm. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth: Usagidaira: 250cm Kurobishi: 325cm Lower: 140cm Tsugaike Kogen: The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Uma-no-se course is closed. Official snow depth: Tsuga-no-mori: 370cm Han-no-ki: 350cm Maruyama: 155cm Oya-no-hara: 140cm Kane-no-naru-oka: 140cm Hakuba Cortina: Hakuba Cortina is reporting 10-20cm of fresh snowfall. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth: Top: 375cm Base: 235cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field: Official snow depth: Top: 230cm Base: 110cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen: Official snow depth: Top: 170cm Kashimayari: Official snow depth: Top: 160cm Hakuba Sanosaka: Official snow depth: Top: 130cm Hakuba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 8th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 477cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 57cm (13th January) November 2016 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2016 snowfall 64cm reported on 11 days January 2017 snowfall 242cm reported on 20 days February 2017 snowfall 151cm reported on 16 days March 2017 snowfall 19cm reported on 3 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 1027cm Posted on Wednesday 8th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good afternoon from Naeba everybody. Today we had some nice powder to start off with, becoming fairly chopped up by mid morning. Conditions are much softer over the whole mountain today due to today's fresh snow and less wind overnight. Looking on we are expecting snow every day going on with potentially a storm rolling in on Monday, Fruity! Naeba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 8th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1027cm Number of days snowfall observed 63 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 80cm (15th January) November 2016 snowfall 17cm observed on 4 days December 2016 snowfall 150cm observed on 14 days January 2017 snowfall 550cm observed on 23 days February 2017 snowfall 280cm observed on 19 days March 2017 snowfall 30cm observed on 3 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 1017cm Posted on Tuesday 7th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Shiga Kogen. Just a few cm of snow this morning. There's a lot of cloud around but just as I write this there's actually a bit of sun shining through the clouds in places. And a few patches of blue sky to see. But at the same time, it's snowing. So a real mixed bag of weather conditions this morning. Snow is what is on the forecasts for the next few days, so perhaps it'll set in and I'll have some decent numbers to report over the next few days. Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Tuesday 7th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 1017cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 70 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (15th January) November 2016 snowfall 27cm reported on 5 days December 2016 snowfall 215cm reported on 18 days January 2017 snowfall 485cm reported on 24 days February 2017 snowfall 272cm reported on 21 days March 2017 snowfall 18cm 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