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Summary: Recent cold snap creates massive ice pillars in gorge northwest of Tokyo NHK

- A Japanese gorge is displaying a massive 250-meter long ice wall created by residents pouring water.
- Visitors are flocking to the site to photograph the impressive natural spectacle.
- The icy display is predicted to last until late February.

A: Hey! Did you hear about something cool in Saitama?
B: No, what happened? Tell me!

A: Apparently, there's this amazing wall of ice! It’s really big!
B: Wow, really? Where?

A: In Ogano Town, at Onouchi Gorge. People pour water there to *make* the ice.
B: Seriously? That’s so interesting!

A: Yeah! It’s about 250 meters long and 50 meters high. A giant ice wall!
B: That’s incredible! I want to see it!

A: People are taking pictures from a bridge nearby. A guy from Kumagaya said this year’s icicles are the best he’s ever seen.
B: Sounds amazing! He gets to forget about work, huh?

A: Exactly! And a lady from Tokyo said it was beautiful, even though it’s freezing!
B: So, when can we see this ice wall?

A: They say it’ll be there until late February. Let’s go!
B: Yes! Let's go this weekend!
Summary
A massive, 250m ice wall has formed in Saitama’s Onouchi Gorge (Ogano Town), created by residents pouring water. Visitors are flocking to photograph the spectacle, predicted to last until late February. #Japan #IceWall #Saitama
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ID: 7ebe423d-5266-415c-a2ff-22808320d88f

Category ID: listed_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260131_12/#summary

Date: Jan. 31, 2026

Notes: NHK News Summary - 2026-01-31

Created: 2026/02/01 18:40

Updated: 2026/02/02 08:05

Last Read: 2026/02/02 08:05

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