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有田 和義（Kazuyoshi Arita）

This video, titled "2017 Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort Promotional Video" (2017 湯沢高原スキー場プロモーション動画), was produced by "YuzawaKogen Ropeway Info." Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort is located in the Yuzawa area of Minami Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture, which is known as a heavy snow area. It consists of three slopes, the Yuzawa Kogen slope, the Nunaba slope, and the Nunaba family slope, and it's great for people of all levels as you can skii at your level. The Yuzawa Kogen slope, located at a high altitude, is a challenging course with a maximum slope of 28 degrees and is loved by skiers and snowboarders of intermediate level and above. There are many relaxing inns and hot springs in the Yuzawa Kogen area, so we recommend booking a stay and taking your time to enjoy skiing.

This video, titled "[Official] Ontake 2240 Ski Resort PV" (【公式】Ontake2240スキー場 PV [おんたけ2240]), was released by "Ontake 2240 Old Account" (Ontake 2240 旧アカウント). Ontake 2240 is a ski resort located in Otaki, Kiso, Nagano Prefecture, on the slopes of Mt. Ontake. Ontake is famous for its eruption in 2014, but the eruptive activity has calmed down now, so you should definitely check it out! Ontake ski resort offers long runs from 2240 meters above sea level to 7,000 meters at peak altitude. Because of the high altitude, the snow quality in the Ontake area is good and the amount of snow is perfect. Enjoy the exhilarating experience of skiing down one of the biggest slopes in Minami Shinshu.

This video is titled "E5 Series Hayabusa Cutting Through the Snow at Koriyama Station - 60 fps Version" (雪をも切り裂く郡山駅でのE5系はやぶさ通過　60fpsバージョン). It was released by "YUSETSUMAN TRAIN VIDEOS." This is a video of the E5 Hayabusa cutting through snow at Koriyama station. The Tohoku Shinkansen E5 Series Hayabusa is a 10-car shinkansen that went into service in March 2011. It attracted nationwide attention when it debuted with the highest domestic operating speed of 300 km/h and introduced the industry's first Grand Class train. This is a 60fps video that is made up of twice as many still images per second, so even the snowflakes look smooth.

This video, titled "A Powerful Snowplow on the Soya Main Line [DE15]" (豪快に排雪する宗谷本線ラッセル【ＤＥ１５】), was released by "m6s24hst." This video shows a wedge plow clearing snow on the Soya Main Line in January 2010. It was snowing continuously and the whole area turned to white. Watching the wedge plow blowing away the snow in such weather conditions is an exhilarating sight. The trains have wedge plows attached to the front of them, and they cut through the snow like butter, blowing it to the sides of the track. In Japanese, these are called "russels," which comes from the name of their developer, J.H. Russell. These wedge plows are essential during winter in Japan.

This video, titled "Sayama Ski Resort｜Guide to the Slopes" (狭山スキー場　ゲレンデ案内), was released by "西武鉄道公式チャンネルー SEIBU RAILWAY Official Channelー." For those looking to enjoy skiing in the suburbs of Tokyo, try out the Sayama Ski Resort in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture. Sayama is a great place to ski, even if it's artificial snow, because it's made by snowmaking machines! It also has a roof, so you can ski even on bad days, and you won't have to worry about being exposed to ultraviolet rays! The Sayama Ski Resort is an easily accessible ski area, about 40 minutes by train from Ikebukuro and a three-minute walk from Seibukyujo-Mae Station. Because of its easy access, some people stop by on their way home from work!

This video, titled Hakuba Cortina Ski Resort PV" (白馬コルチナスキー場PV), was released by HAKUBACORTINA. The Hakuba area in Nagano Prefecture is especially popular among winter sports fans in Japan. The Hakuba Cortina ski resort introduced in the video is characterized by its 100% natural powdery snow, and many skiers visit it because of the good quality of the snow. From beginner ski slopes to the more advanced ones where you can enjoy the spectacular views at 1,400 meters above sea level, you can choose from a total of 16 different slopes. Hakuba Cortina Ski Resort has childcare facilities and a snow play park for families to visit as well.

This video, titled "Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort / SPECIAL MOVIE" (石打丸山スキー場 / SPECIAL MOVIE), was released by "gelanding+.tube." If you're looking to enjoy a dynamic skiing and snowboarding experience, then Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort in Minami Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture is the place to go! The appeal of this ski resort is that it's easily accessible, being just 5 minutes from the interchange. A series of thirteen lifts lead up to the mountainside with a 664-meter difference in elevation, and a longest total slope length of 4,000 meters! The Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort also hosts the Snow Carnival as well. Take part in exciting events, such as fireworks and raffles!

This video, titled " Mt. Moriyoshi , AKITA, JAPAN (Ani Ski Resort)" (Mt.Moriyoshi ,AKITA,JAPAN(阿仁スキー場)), was released by "akitavision." Ani Ski Resort, located on Mt. Moriyoshi in Kita-Akita City, is a popular ski area where you can experience high quality powder snow. On Mt. Moriyoshi, you can see one of Japan's three most beautiful ice tree locations. The ice trees of Mt. Moriyoshi, also called "Ice Monsters," are a fascinating sight. Enjoy an incredible experience skiing through the ice-covered trees created by mother nature. Mt. Moriyoshi has gondolas in operation during summer, mountain climbing, and autumn foliage sightseeing as well, so it's a great place to visit outside of ski season.

This video, released by "Takahiro Maruyama" (丸山高弘), is titled "Lake Yamanakako Fuji Snow Festival - Bonfires and Glamping - Lake Yamanakako 3 minute trip - Color" (山中湖富士山雪まつり 焚き火とグランピング - 山中湖3分間トリップ -カラー-). The video shows the Lake Yamanakako Fuji Snow Festival. If you want to try glamping in Japan, or are interested in the event, be sure to check it out! At only 3 minutes long, it's great if you only have a few minutes to spare! The appeal of the video is that you can enjoy the flickering bonfires and a beautiful view of Mt. Fuji. Watching the video, you'll feel just like you're at a campground. Of course, you can also go and check it out for yourself! This is the perfect video for those who want to enjoy the great outdoors of Japan.

This video, titled "Japan in 8K- 1 Hour Relaxing Aerial Film," was produced by "Armadas." The video is a compilation of aerial footage from different parts of Japan taken from 2018-2019. A total of eight locations were filmed: Izu, Yakushima, Kyoto, Hakodate, Tokyo, Yokohama, Enoshima, and Nagoya. The video runs for an hour with soothing music, allowing you to watch it and relax. Many people will be reminded of the beauty of Japan's wilderness, night scenery, and landscapes. If you just want to enjoy some beautiful scenery, or rediscover the beauty of Japan, be sure to check this video out!