Every winter, the Japanese mountain range of Mount Zao is adorned with a plethora of large and little snow-capped figurines who resemble mythical beings. These figurines are known as juhyo in the area, which translates as ‘snow monsters’.
According to AccuWeather, a weather forecasting media firm, these mesmerising shapes are generated when a combination of complicated meteorological conditions occur simultaneously. The ‘snow monsters’ appear when the strong wind sweeps snow and water particles through the fir trees that encircle Mount Zao’s snow-capped hills. As a result, the snow and water droplets solidify in various forms against the tree branches.
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Tourists from all over the world came to view the winter allure of Mount Zao, which is best visible between January and mid-March. Tourists may obtain an extended view of juhyos by taking a ropeway trip from the foot of Mount Zao to the top of the mountain, according to THE GATE, a website dedicated to Japanese travel. At night, the snow sculptures are typically lighted with coloured lights.
Mount Zao, Japan
Frost-covered conifers, called Juhyo (‘snow monsters’), are illuminated by spotlights
Photograph: Anadolu Agency pic.twitter.com/l5PjiEIOKN— Demforever (@rath_22) February 17, 2022
In winter, skiers and snowboarders share the slopes of Zao Onsen with the famous juhyo snow monsters: https://t.co/AU7lsZBly7#SnowMonsters #ZaoOnsen #InsideJapan pic.twitter.com/GlB5MQrc5i
— InsideJapan Tours (@InsideJapan) February 19, 2018
Frost-covered conifers, called Snow Monsters, Juhyo in Japanese, decorate the snowy landscape of Mount Zao https://t.co/CoUz1AOHnU
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— Anadolu Images (@anadoluimages) February 15, 2022
On the summit of the volcanic Mount Zao in Japan, about 220 miles north of Tokyo, an unusual natural phenomenon gives birth to snowy, monster-like figures every year. https://t.co/FhZyx11MGz
— AccuWeather (@accuweather) February 20, 2022
Back in the day, I went snowshoeing with friends at Mt. Moriyoshi to see the Snow Monsters.
I'm not much for skiing, but snowshoeing was fun! The gondola ride was nice, too. I miss winter in Japan ? https://t.co/x8sGM1GG00 pic.twitter.com/TA0qhEVl5K
— Artic (@ArticTheDragon) February 21, 2022
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