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J2 side Albirex Niigata prepare for their Levain Cup match against Matsumoto on the 29th, with reports suggesting MF Arai, a holding midfielder by trade, is likely to start at left back. The unusual positional switch is drawing attention as Niigata manage their squad options for the cup tie.
- 2Rising temperatures put 26 Japanese ski resorts at risk●# ski # Sport # Japan A total of 26 resorts, including those in Aomori, Niigata and Gifu prefectures, would be able to o
A report on climate change and winter sports in Japan projects that 26 ski resorts, including ones in Aomori, Niigata and Gifu prefectures, would be able to operate only partially if temperatures rise 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Resorts at higher altitudes and latitudes are considered relatively more likely to survive, while lower-lying slopes face shrinking seasons and unreliable snow.
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J2 side Niigata face Matsumoto on the 29th in the Levain Cup. Reports say defensive midfielder Arai, whose natural position is in the holding role, is likely to be deployed at left back for the match. The unusual positional switch and how it affects Niigata's setup is drawing attention ahead of kickoff.