Is Yukimushi (snow bugs) happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~October. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Yukimushi are small, white, wax-coated aphids and related insects that appear in calm, cold autumn weather in Hokkaido.
They swarm in large numbers on still days around the first frosts, creating the impression of drifting snow over parks, tree lines, and river corridors.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Maruyama Park (Maruyama Koen) |
| Tokiwa Park (Tokiwa Koen), Asahikawa |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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