sports
февраль 19, 2026
Why more tourists need rescuing in Japan’s ski towns
Japan is facing a sharp rise in ski and snowboard accidents involving foreign tourists this season. Rescuers warn that they are operating at breaking point and can not guarantee everyone will be rescued. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery has more.
TL;DR
- Japan sees a sharp rise in ski and snowboard accidents with foreign tourists.
- Rescuers are operating at their breaking point.
- There's no guarantee that everyone will be rescued.
Japan is facing a sharp rise in ski and snowboard accidents involving foreign tourists this season. Rescuers warn that they are operating at breaking point and can not guarantee everyone will be rescued. CNN's Hanako Montgomery has more.