Japan Video Snow Report, January 1st, 2026

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After a relatively slow start to Japan’s snow season, things picked up last week with good snowfalls in both Hokkaido and Honshu on Boxing Day. Another storm last night saw 2025 close out with 10-20cms and there is more on the way. Luke Kneller reports from Madarao for our first Japan video report for this season with thanks to XTM Performance.