"Join me as we explore the stunning snow monsters of Japan, a natural wonder that’s slowly disappearing. Learn about these unique ice formations, their significance, and the challenges they face ...

But Fumitaka Yanagisawa, a professor emeritus at Yamagata University’s Research Institute for Ice Monsters and Volcanoes of Zao, warns that ice monsters will all but vanish from Japan by the end ...

Japan's heavy snow reveals stunning Snow Monsters. Join an exciting mountain adventure where fierce winds create ice formations up to 5 meters tall. Discover the hidden joys of Japan's winter ...

Clouds dumped 112 centimeters of snow on the city of Obihiro during the 12 hours to 8 a.m. on Tuesday, while the town of Honbetsu also saw 85 centimeters. Coastal areas along the Sea of Japan are ...

According to the Zao Ropeway, snow monsters typically begin to take shape ... Fu Shi-xiang, 31, who is from Taiwan and works in Japan, learned about Zao through social media and decided to ...

Snow is magical stuff ... In April of 2024 I travelled to Japan on a mission to film the mass ‘bat resurrection’ that occurs when temperatures rise. One spring evening in 2013, two scientists ...

Hundreds of drivers were left stranded when snow blanketed a major travel route in Japan. Authorities have distributed food, fuel and blankets to the those stuck on the Kanetsu expressway ...