In Japan, an Iceless Lake and an Absent God Sound an Ancient Warning
For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its ...
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Global warming blamed for 7-year absence of 'gods' path' winter ice ridge on Japan lake
SUWA, Nagano -- A natural phenomenon called "Omiwatari," in which ice forming on the surface of Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture splits to create a mountain rangelike crease, has not appeared for the ...
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Ice climbing in Japan
Hokkaido/Japan - Ice climbing trip to the land of the rising sun by Albert Leichtfried For skiers the Japanese Alps are already a well known place and paradise. The strong winter in Hokkaido, Japan's ...
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8 Photos From Japan's Annual Ice Sculpture Winter Wonderland
Today, the festival is put together by the Japan Ground Self Defence ... turning Sapporo into a real-life winter wonderland. This week, Sapporo concluded its 69th Snow Festival. This year’s elaborate ...
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Hokkaido has a gorgeous hotel made entirely of ice in winter
it’s also one of the most beautiful times of year in Japan. And Hokkaido is the place to go for a real winter wonderland experience, with places like Hoshino Resort Tomamu opening dreamy ice ...
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Smaller, thinner drift ice around Hokkaido expected by 2050
Drift ice, the annual winter spectacle that draws tour boats in Japan’s northern seas, will soon be few and far between due to global warming, scientists warn. A study by Hokkaido University ...