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Summary: 'Subzero Forest' created in Takayama, central Japan NHK

- A Japanese inn in Takayama has created a "Subzero Forest" of ice.
- The inn uses freezing temperatures to spray water onto trees, creating fantastical icicle formations.
- The inn owner aims to provide a unique and wonderful experience for visitors.

A: Hey Hana! Did you see anything interesting online today?

B: Kenji! No, tell me! What's up?

A: There's this inn in Takayama! It’s crazy cool.

B: Takayama? Really? What’s so special?

A: They made an ice forest! Can you imagine?

B: Wow! An ice forest? Seriously? How did they do that?

A: Apparently, they spray water on the trees and mountains when it’s really freezing.

B: So, like, they *made* it? That’s amazing! What does it look like?

A: It’s like… icicles everywhere! They say some look like curtains and others look like jellyfish.

B: Jellyfish?! That sounds so magical! I can’t believe it.

A: A guy from Shikoku said he’d never seen anything like it. He thought it was extraordinary!

B: I bet! That inn owner, Kobayashi Norihiro, he's trying to make people happy, right?

A: Exactly! He wants everyone to enjoy something wonderful. We should go!
Summary
Takayama inn creates a stunning "Subzero Forest" of ice by spraying water on trees in freezing temperatures. The unique display features fantastical icicle formations resembling curtains & jellyfish, aiming to provide a wonderful visitor experience. #Takayama #iceforest
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260121_03/#summary

Date: Jan. 21, 2026

Notes: NHK News Summary - 2026-01-21

Created: 2026/01/21 05:40

Updated: 2026/01/21 07:23

Last Read: 2026/01/21 07:23

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