According to the Japan Meteorological Agency ... reached 1.99 meters. In Uonuma city (Niigata Prefecture), 1.94 meters of snow fell, while in the famous Shirakawa village (Gifu Prefecture ...

TOKYO — Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan’s northern ... came just as a popular snow festival began in Sapporo in southern Hokkaido, although the city did not face major disruptions.

Mount Fuji looms large as Japan’s tallest mountain ... showing Mount Fuji with a dusting of snow on its peak on Wednesday.Credit...Shizuoka City Government, via Agence France-Presse — Getty ...

TOKYO — Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan 's northern ... came just as a popular snow festival began in Sapporo in southern Hokkaido, although the city did not face major disruptions.

Ski resorts in Japan are prized for having some of ... on Feb. 4, when the city received 50 inches of snow in 12 hours.Credit...Jiji Press, via Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Mr. Kreibich ...

If there is anyone who knows about skiing, it’s Kenji Ogiwara. Before turning to politics and becoming Mayor of Nagano, ...

Fuji City Hall in Shizuoka shared images of the snow-dusted summit, and residents posted their own photos. The Shizuoka branch of the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said snowfall was seen on ...

6 (UPI) --Snow fell on Japan's iconic Mount Fuji on Wednesday ... Takefumi Sakaki, an official from Fujiyoshida City at the base of Mt. Fuji said the city administration was unable to make ...