Japan town offers cross-country skiing for people from snowless nations

Japan town offers cross-country skiing for people from snowless nations

Three young Thais pose during cross-country skiing practice in Higashikawa on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on March 5, 2015. The town office has launched a training program for cross-country skiers from snowless countries to enhance its name recognition overseas. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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