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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Cold weather delays full blooming for cherry blossoms in Tokyo
Tokyo was as cold as mid-winter on March 29, with a low of 4.6°C observed during the day.Despite the cold weather, many ...
Snowfall in Tokyo: A Widespread Winter Storm Affects Japan
As winter tightens its grip on Japan, a rapidly intensifying low-pressure system is causing significant snowfall and strong winds across the nation. This dramatic weather event is expected to affect ...
International visitors pour into Japan — to the delight and dismay of its ski towns
Some ski towns in Japan are booming from a rise in international visitors, while resorts in other areas are closing as ...
Japan's weather agency declares flowering of Tokyo's cherry blossoms as season begins
Japan’s official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower, declaring ...
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Japan’s weather agency declares flowering of Tokyo’s cherry blossoms as the festive season begins
Cherry blossoms, or “sakura,” are Japan’s favorite flower and usually reach their peak in late March to early April, just as ...