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    No. of ski resorts in Japan slide 40% from 1999 peak, hit record low
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    No. of ski resorts in Japan slide 40% from 1999 peak, hit record low


    The number of operational ski resorts in Japan in 2025 fell to a record low, 40 percent down from the peak in 1999, due to a lack of snow caused by climate change and despite growing demand from overseas tourists, according to an industry group.

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    There were 417 locations operating last year, down from 698 in 1999

    https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260110/p2g/00m/0li/011000c

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    2. vinsmokesanji3 on

      A lot of students used to be able to go but I’ve heard that many of then are getting priced out. And if they don’t go skiing/snowboarding when they’re young, they certainly won’t hit the slopes when they’re older