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Japan: Skier Powers Through Waist-Deep Snow at Ski Resort in Hyogo

A skier filmed themselves skiing straight through waist-deep snow at Manba Ski Resort in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, on February 8, 2026. The footage shows the skier pushing through deep powder as heavy snowfall blanketed the slopes.

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yu Shufen serves food for customers in her homestay in Nangou village, near Beidahu Ski Resort, northeast China's Jilin Province on Feb. 11, 2023. Driven by winter sports economy, an increasing number of villagers have found their way to wealth. The 53-year-old Yu Shufen is among the first individuals in her village to run a homestay for skiers. Yu established her homestay to provide catering and accommodation for skiers 13 years ago. Her business nowadays can generate hundreds of thousands of yuan in revenue each snow season. "Winter is the busiest time of the year in our village nowadays, and winter sports economy has become a golden opportunity for us to achieve wealth," says Yu. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A skier enjoys skiing at Vanke Lake Songhua Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province on Jan. 1, 2023. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Shao Feng, an owner of a homestay, burst firecrackers out of his homestay on Jan. 21, 2023 in Nangou village, near Beidahu Ski Resort, northeast China's Jilin Province. Driven by winter sports economy, an increasing number of villagers have found their way to wealth. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 19, 2023 shows a general view of Nangou village, near Beidahu Ski Resort, northeast China's Jilin Province. Driven by winter sports economy, an increasing number of villagers have found their way to wealth. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Police officers patrol the Songjianghe National Forest Park by skiing in the Changbai Mountain, northeast China's Jilin Province on Feb. 7, 2023. Winter patrolling here used to be extremely hard due to the mountain's height, dense forest, heavy snow, and enormous patrol areas. Inspired by alpine skiing, a team of 20 forest police officers now patrol the Songjianghe National Forest Park by skiing. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yu Shufen cleans her homestay in Nangou village, near Beidahu Ski Resort, northeast China's Jilin Province on Nov. 21, 2022. Driven by winter sports economy, an increasing number of villagers have found their way to wealth. The 53-year-old Yu Shufen is among the first individuals in her village to run a homestay for skiers. Yu established her homestay to provide catering and accommodation for skiers 13 years ago. Her business nowadays can generate hundreds of thousands of yuan in revenue each snow season. "Winter is the busiest time of the year in our village nowadays, and winter sports economy has become a golden opportunity for us to achieve wealth," says Yu. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin wit

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Police officers remove a trap during patrolling in Songjianghe National Forest Park, Changbai Mountain, northeast China's Jilin Province on Feb. 7, 2023. Winter patrolling here used to be extremely hard due to the mountain's height, dense forest, heavy snow, and enormous patrol areas. Inspired by alpine skiing, a team of 20 forest police officers now patrol the Songjianghe National Forest Park by skiing. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wei Wei works at V-PARK in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province on Dec. 9, 2022. Wei Wei, a 34-year-old native of Tonghua, is currently the manager of the V-PARK Terrain Snow Park at Vanke Lake Songhua Resort in Jilin City. Ever since his childhood, Wei has engaged in skiing and fallen in love with this sport. Therefore, he chose a major related to snow park management when he studied abroad. After graduating, Wei came back to Jilin City and started to build the V-PARK Terrain Snow Park. With the continuous improvement of the public skiing level following the craze set off by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, more and more winter sports lovers come to V-PARK to experience freestyle skiing. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Wint

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Left photo shows 5-year-old Wu Xiaoming (L) and Yu Xiaohong take skiing gears on their way to learn skiing in the suburbs of Tonghua, northeast China's Jilin Province (file, taken on Feb. 14, 1973). Right photo shows kids enjoy skiing at Wanfeng Ski Resort in Thonghua (taken on Feb. 10, 2023 by Yan Linyun). With its unique natural conditions, Tonghua, located in the southeastern part of Jilin Province, is one of the first cities in China to promote skiing. Jinchang Ski Resort, built in 1959, is China's first alpine ski resort. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua)

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Police officer Wang Jianbo (front) and his teammates patrol in Songjianghe National Forest Park, Changbai Mountain, northeast China's Jilin Province on Feb. 7, 2023. Winter patrolling here used to be extremely hard due to the mountain's height, dense forest, heavy snow, and enormous patrol areas. Inspired by alpine skiing, a team of 20 forest police officers now patrol the Songjianghe National Forest Park by skiing. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Police officers Sun Xigang, Zeng Qingwen, Xu Chongyang, Zhang Di and Liang Dejin (L to R) pose for a group photo during patrolling in Songjianghe National Forest Park, Changbai Mountain, northeast China's Jilin Province on Feb. 7, 2023. Winter patrolling here used to be extremely hard due to the mountain's height, dense forest, heavy snow, and enormous patrol areas. Inspired by alpine skiing, a team of 20 forest police officers now patrol the Songjianghe National Forest Park by skiing. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 30, 2018 shows Lake Songhua in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of V-PARK work at the park in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province on Dec. 9, 2022. With the continuous improvement of the public skiing level following the craze set off by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, more and more winter sports lovers come to V-PARK to experience freestyle skiing. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Feb. 8, 2023 shows the main peak of Changbai Mountain, northeast China's Jilin Province. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Feb. 11, 2023 shows homestay accommodations for skiers in Nangou village, near Beidahu Ski Resort, northeast China's Jilin Province. Driven by winter sports economy, an increasing number of villagers have found their way to wealth. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Police officers patrol the Songjianghe National Forest Park by skiing in the Changbai Mountain, northeast China's Jilin Province on Feb. 7, 2023. Winter patrolling here used to be extremely hard due to the mountain's height, dense forest, heavy snow, and enormous patrol areas. Inspired by alpine skiing, a team of 20 forest police officers now patrol the Songjianghe National Forest Park by skiing. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yu Shufen poses for photos in front of her homestay in Nangou village, near Beidahu Ski Resort, northeast China's Jilin Province on Feb. 11, 2023. Driven by winter sports economy, an increasing number of villagers have found their way to wealth. The 53-year-old Yu Shufen is among the first individuals in her village to run a homestay for skiers. Yu established her homestay to provide catering and accommodation for skiers 13 years ago. Her business nowadays can generate hundreds of thousands of yuan in revenue each snow season. "Winter is the busiest time of the year in our village nowadays, and winter sports economy has become a golden opportunity for us to achieve wealth," says Yu. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A skier enjoys skiing at Beidahu Ski Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province on Jan. 26, 2020. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Su Yiming, gold medalist of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, enjoys skiing at V-PARK in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province on Dec. 10, 2022. With the continuous improvement of the public skiing level following the craze set off by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, more and more winter sports lovers come to V-PARK to experience freestyle skiing. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 11, 2018 shows rime scenery near Songhua River, in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A skier enjoys skiing at V-PARK in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province on Feb. 11, 2023. With the continuous improvement of the public skiing level following the craze set off by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, more and more winter sports lovers come to V-PARK to experience freestyle skiing. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Shao Feng, an owner of a homestay, takes photos for families and skiers in his homestay on Jan. 21, 2023 in Nangou village, near Beidahu Ski Resort, northeast China's Jilin Province. Driven by winter sports economy, an increasing number of villagers have found their way to wealth. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- File photo shows skier Song Chengmin (2nd L) pose for photograph. With its unique natural conditions, Tonghua, located in the southeastern part of Jilin Province, is one of the first cities in China to promote skiing. Jinchang Ski Resort, built in 1959, is China's first alpine ski resort. Song Chengmin, who specializes in cross-country skiing and won four national skiing gold medals, has witnessed the upgrading of the Jinchang Ski Resort as one of the first-generation skiers in China. Despite being 78 years old now, Song has remained active in the field of sports. After retiring from skiing, Song served as the principal of Tonghua Children's Sports School. He trained more than 240 athletes, who have harvested 69 gold medals in national junior skiing competitions and 338 medals in provincial skiing. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wei Wei poses for photograph at V-PARK in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province on Feb. 11, 2023. Wei Wei, a 34-year-old native of Tonghua, is currently the manager of the V-PARK Terrain Snow Park at Vanke Lake Songhua Resort in Jilin City. Ever since his childhood, Wei has engaged in skiing and fallen in love with this sport. Therefore, he chose a major related to snow park management when he studied abroad. After graduating, Wei came back to Jilin City and started to build the V-PARK Terrain Snow Park. With the continuous improvement of the public skiing level following the craze set off by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, more and more winter sports lovers come to V-PARK to experience freestyle skiing. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by B

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combined photo shows cable cars at the Jinchang Ski Resort in the past (top, file) and skiers taking a cable car at Wanfeng Ski Resort in Tonghua, northeast China's Jilin Province (taken on Feb. 10, 2023 by Yan Linyun). With its unique natural conditions, Tonghua, located in the southeastern part of Jilin Province, is one of the first cities in China to promote skiing. Jinchang Ski Resort, built in 1959, is China's first alpine ski resort. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua)

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Song Chengmin is seen at a newly-established cross-country ski resort in Tonghua, northeast China's Jilin Province on Feb. 10, 2023. With its unique natural conditions, Tonghua, located in the southeastern part of Jilin Province, is one of the first cities in China to promote skiing. Jinchang Ski Resort, built in 1959, is China's first alpine ski resort. Song Chengmin, who specializes in cross-country skiing and won four national skiing gold medals, has witnessed the upgrading of the Jinchang Ski Resort as one of the first-generation skiers in China. Despite being 78 years old now, Song has remained active in the field of sports. After retiring from skiing, Song served as the principal of Tonghua Children's Sports School. He trained more than 240 athletes, who have harvested 69 gold medals in national junior skiing competitions and 338 medals in provincial skiing. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long bee

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combined photo shows the Jinchang Ski Resort with only two tracks in the past (Top, file) and Wanfeng Ski Resort, transformed from Jinchang Ski Resort, in Tonghua, northeast China's Jilin Province (taken on Feb. 10, 2023 by Xu Chang). With its unique natural conditions, Tonghua, located in the southeastern part of Jilin Province, is one of the first cities in China to promote skiing. Jinchang Ski Resort, built in 1959, is China's first alpine ski resort. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua)

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Police officers Xu Chongyang (R) and Zhang Di check skiing equipment before patrolling in Songjianghe National Forest Park, Changbai Mountain, northeast China's Jilin Province on Feb. 7, 2023. Winter patrolling here used to be extremely hard due to the mountain's height, dense forest, heavy snow, and enormous patrol areas. Inspired by alpine skiing, a team of 20 forest police officers now patrol the Songjianghe National Forest Park by skiing. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Feb. 10, 2023 shows a general view of downtown Tonghua and Wanfeng Ski Resort, northeast China's Jilin Province. With its unique natural conditions, Tonghua, located in the southeastern part of Jilin Province, is one of the first cities in China to promote skiing. Jinchang Ski Resort, built in 1959, is China's first alpine ski resort. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Feb. 15, 1957 shows a general view of the 1st China National Game of Skiing in Tonghua, northeast China's Jilin Province. With its unique natural conditions, Tonghua, located in the southeastern part of Jilin Province, is one of the first cities in China to promote skiing. Jinchang Ski Resort, built in 1959, is China's first alpine ski resort. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Xu Zhicheng)

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(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wei Wei (R) communicates with his colleague in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province on Feb. 11, 2023. Wei Wei, a 34-year-old native of Tonghua, is currently the manager of the V-PARK Terrain Snow Park at Vanke Lake Songhua Resort in Jilin City. Ever since his childhood, Wei has engaged in skiing and fallen in love with this sport. Therefore, he chose a major related to snow park management when he studied abroad. After graduating, Wei came back to Jilin City and started to build the V-PARK Terrain Snow Park. With the continuous improvement of the public skiing level following the craze set off by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, more and more winter sports lovers come to V-PARK to experience freestyle skiing. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled

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(230113) -- ALTAY, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Skiing enthusiasts gather in Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 12, 2023. Altay Prefecture is known for its long winter season that can last up to eight months a year. It is attracting skiers worldwide with its vast area of natural powder snow. The region has aspired to boost winter tourism in recent years, alluring visitors with skiing, ice fishing and other winter activities. It welcomed some 1.02 million tourists between December 2022 and Jan. 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(230113) -- ALTAY, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 8, 2023 shows the snow resort of Hemu in Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Altay Prefecture is known for its long winter season that can last up to eight months a year. It is attracting skiers worldwide with its vast area of natural powder snow. The region has aspired to boost winter tourism in recent years, alluring visitors with skiing, ice fishing and other winter activities. It welcomed some 1.02 million tourists between December 2022 and Jan. 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(230113) -- ALTAY, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists ride horses in Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 7, 2023. Altay Prefecture is known for its long winter season that can last up to eight months a year. It is attracting skiers worldwide with its vast area of natural powder snow. The region has aspired to boost winter tourism in recent years, alluring visitors with skiing, ice fishing and other winter activities. It welcomed some 1.02 million tourists between December 2022 and Jan. 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(230113) -- ALTAY, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A homestay owner promotes the snow resort of Hemu via a live show in Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 7, 2023. Altay Prefecture is known for its long winter season that can last up to eight months a year. It is attracting skiers worldwide with its vast area of natural powder snow. The region has aspired to boost winter tourism in recent years, alluring visitors with skiing, ice fishing and other winter activities. It welcomed some 1.02 million tourists between December 2022 and Jan. 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(230113) -- ALTAY, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 30, 2022 shows a view of Altay City in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Altay Prefecture is known for its long winter season that can last up to eight months a year. It is attracting skiers worldwide with its vast area of natural powder snow. The region has aspired to boost winter tourism in recent years, alluring visitors with skiing, ice fishing and other winter activities. It welcomed some 1.02 million tourists between December 2022 and Jan. 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTAY-WINTER TOURISM (CN)

(230113) -- ALTAY, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A herdsman shows a pair of fur-covered skis at home in Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 22, 2022. Altay Prefecture is known for its long winter season that can last up to eight months a year. It is attracting skiers worldwide with its vast area of natural powder snow. The region has aspired to boost winter tourism in recent years, alluring visitors with skiing, ice fishing and other winter activities. It welcomed some 1.02 million tourists between December 2022 and Jan. 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTAY-WINTER TOURISM (CN)

(230113) -- ALTAY, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 12, 2023 shows the Jikepulin International Ski Resort in Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Altay Prefecture is known for its long winter season that can last up to eight months a year. It is attracting skiers worldwide with its vast area of natural powder snow. The region has aspired to boost winter tourism in recent years, alluring visitors with skiing, ice fishing and other winter activities. It welcomed some 1.02 million tourists between December 2022 and Jan. 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTAY-WINTER TOURISM (CN)

(230113) -- ALTAY, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists livestream a game in which they splash water into ice amid extreme cold weather in Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 12, 2023. Altay Prefecture is known for its long winter season that can last up to eight months a year. It is attracting skiers worldwide with its vast area of natural powder snow. The region has aspired to boost winter tourism in recent years, alluring visitors with skiing, ice fishing and other winter activities. It welcomed some 1.02 million tourists between December 2022 and Jan. 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTAY-WINTER TOURISM (CN)

(230113) -- ALTAY, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 12, 2023 shows the snow resort of Hemu in Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Altay Prefecture is known for its long winter season that can last up to eight months a year. It is attracting skiers worldwide with its vast area of natural powder snow. The region has aspired to boost winter tourism in recent years, alluring visitors with skiing, ice fishing and other winter activities. It welcomed some 1.02 million tourists between December 2022 and Jan. 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTAY-WINTER TOURISM (CN)

(230113) -- ALTAY, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists pose for photos at a ski resort in Altay City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 30, 2022. Altay Prefecture is known for its long winter season that can last up to eight months a year. It is attracting skiers worldwide with its vast area of natural powder snow. The region has aspired to boost winter tourism in recent years, alluring visitors with skiing, ice fishing and other winter activities. It welcomed some 1.02 million tourists between December 2022 and Jan. 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTAY-WINTER TOURISM (CN)

(230113) -- ALTAY, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members unload skiing equipment from a passenger plane which has arrived from the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou at an airport in Altay City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 30, 2022. Altay Prefecture is known for its long winter season that can last up to eight months a year. It is attracting skiers worldwide with its vast area of natural powder snow. The region has aspired to boost winter tourism in recent years, alluring visitors with skiing, ice fishing and other winter activities. It welcomed some 1.02 million tourists between December 2022 and Jan. 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTAY-WINTER TOURISM (CN)

(230113) -- ALTAY, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People have fun at a ski resort in Altay City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 2, 2023. Altay Prefecture is known for its long winter season that can last up to eight months a year. It is attracting skiers worldwide with its vast area of natural powder snow. The region has aspired to boost winter tourism in recent years, alluring visitors with skiing, ice fishing and other winter activities. It welcomed some 1.02 million tourists between December 2022 and Jan. 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTAY-WINTER TOURISM (CN)

(230113) -- ALTAY, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows cars entering the snow resort of Hemu in Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 12, 2023. Altay Prefecture is known for its long winter season that can last up to eight months a year. It is attracting skiers worldwide with its vast area of natural powder snow. The region has aspired to boost winter tourism in recent years, alluring visitors with skiing, ice fishing and other winter activities. It welcomed some 1.02 million tourists between December 2022 and Jan. 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTAY-WINTER TOURISM (CN)

(230113) -- ALTAY, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member puts skiing equipment in place at a ski resort in Altay City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 4, 2023. Altay Prefecture is known for its long winter season that can last up to eight months a year. It is attracting skiers worldwide with its vast area of natural powder snow. The region has aspired to boost winter tourism in recent years, alluring visitors with skiing, ice fishing and other winter activities. It welcomed some 1.02 million tourists between December 2022 and Jan. 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTAY-WINTER TOURISM (CN)

(230113) -- ALTAY, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 8, 2023 shows a vehicle running in the Kanas scenic area in Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Altay Prefecture is known for its long winter season that can last up to eight months a year. It is attracting skiers worldwide with its vast area of natural powder snow. The region has aspired to boost winter tourism in recent years, alluring visitors with skiing, ice fishing and other winter activities. It welcomed some 1.02 million tourists between December 2022 and Jan. 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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Peace-themed poster donated to Hiroshima

Photo taken at the Hiroshima city government headquarters on July 9, 2021, shows art director Takuya Onuki, 63, explaining his peace-themed poster titled "Hiroshima," which the Japan Graphic Design Association donated to the western Japan city, showing a white dove and black powder in a snow dome. With the work using augmented reality technology, if a smartphone is held up over the poster, black powder, representing black rain after the atomic bombing, can be seen falling in the snow dome.

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First Descent (2005)

Hannah Teter, Shawn Farmer, Terje Haakonsen, Shaun White & Nick Perata Characters: Herself,Himself,Himself,Himself & Himself Film: First Descent (2005) Director: Kemp Curly & Kevin Harrison 02 December 2005 Directors Kevin Harrison and Kemp Curley chronicle the rebellious and inspiring rise of snowboarding in ?First Descent.? From left to left are five icons featured in this sports documentary about breaking the powder boundaries: HANNAH TETER, SHAWN FARMER, TERJE HAAKONSEN, SHAUN WHITE and NICK PERATA. Date: 02 December 2005

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Togakushi soba

Undated file photo shows Togakushi Yuki Gakushi "soba" buckwheat noodles served at restaurants in Nagano city. The Togakushi area in Nagano city is famous for its soba and Yuki Gakushi soba means noodles made with powder ground from soba seed stored in snow. Storing soba seed in snow helps preserve its quality and increases sweetness as the temperature and humidity remain constant. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo