On March 11, 2011, an underwater earthquake that measured 9.0 on the Richter scale caused a tsunami that may have killed in Japan, flattened tens of thousands of homes and businesses, and led to a disaster at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant with effects that . Tourism in the country in 2011, with 6.2 million international visitors. In 2012, the industry , but would like to see more visitors. It's easy to imagine that the first episode of , which was filmed in Niseko, Hokkaido, will inspire a healthy dose of skiers to visit the country this winter. If you need a guide on where to go and when to visit, check out Frederick Reimer's 国产吃瓜黑料 article, “Night-Ski Hokkaido.”
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