How to Clear a Path Through 60 Feet of Snow, Japanese Style

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banzaitokyo | 8 years, 1 month ago

I am very happy to share this article because it talks about Toyama - the prefecture where my parents in law live and where I have been many times.

Mt. Tateyama rises 9,892 feet in Japan’s Hida Mountains and is considered one of the country’s Three Holy Mountains. It also may be one of the snowiest mountains in Japan, and perhaps one of the snowiest places on planet Earth.

0 | #12898 by BarbaraEbara | 8 years, 1 month ago

My first thought was... What if one of these walls ever were to fall over!? o_O I think I would be a bit scared to travel through this area. Snow that is packed and standing up to 66 feet tall sounds like it can be very dangerous. Specially if a small earthquake were to happen neat by.
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0 | #12920 by Yubi | 8 years, 1 month ago

These roads are not recommended on days with melting or avalanche warnings. If you are traveling, do consult locals before going.
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0 | #12919 by Yubi | 8 years, 1 month ago

I miss my visits to these areas, I used to volunteer and shovel snow to clear up pathways to old people's houses. These roads are a great experience, although it can scare some. For me, I always travel with locals and let them decide on the safety.
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