The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about closures and opening date delays at ski resorts ...

Photos posted online of the Japanese national symbol without its iconic snowcap had raised concerns about climate change; the delay is the longest in 130 years of records.

Snow will increase in intensity, heavy at times from late morning to the mid evening with lighter snow showers later in the evening. Areas of blowing snow will be possible, particularly over the ...