The Sea of Japan strongly influences the climate of western Japan. In winter cold, dry air from the Asian mainland picks up moisture as it crosses the sea. When the air reaches Japan’s mountains, it rises and cools, producing heavy snowfall along parts of the country’s western coasts each year.
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