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January 19, 2026
The Snow Monsters of Mount Zao
Winter conditions atop Japan’s Mount Zao can create “monsters” made of snow and ice that accumulates on trees. These snow monsters, called juhyo, attract visitors to one of the country’s oldest ski resorts.
TL;DR
- Winter conditions on Mount Zao create snow and ice formations on trees.
- These formations are called 'juhyo' or 'snow monsters'.
- The snow monsters attract visitors to the Mount Zao ski resort.
- Mount Zao is one of Japan's oldest ski resorts.
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