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Death toll from heavy snowfall in Japan rises to 46
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JAPAN TIMES
Almost three weeks of heavy snowfall has killed 46 people and injured 558 others in Japan, fresh data from the Fire and Disaster Management Agency showed Tuesday.
Continued snowfall since late January has buried northern communities and caused traffic chaos, particularly along the c...
Almost three weeks of heavy snowfall has killed 46 people and injured 558 others in Japan, fresh data from the Fire and Disaster Management Agency showed Tuesday.
Continued snowfall since late January has buried northern communities and caused traffic chaos, particularly along the c...
- 10/2 19:17
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Heavy Snowfall Hits Northern, Western Japan, Tokyo Also Blanketed By Snow
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KYODO NEWS
Heavy snowfall hit a wide swath of Japan on Sunday, particularly in the west and along the Sea of Japan coast, while central Tokyo was lightly blanketed.
The snowfall disrupted traffic in areas adjacent to Kyoto, as well as in southwestern Fukui Prefecture and eastern Tottori Prefect...
Heavy snowfall hit a wide swath of Japan on Sunday, particularly in the west and along the Sea of Japan coast, while central Tokyo was lightly blanketed.
The snowfall disrupted traffic in areas adjacent to Kyoto, as well as in southwestern Fukui Prefecture and eastern Tottori Prefect...
- 8/2 19:57
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Recent Cold Snap Creates Massive Ice Pillars In Gorge Northwest Of Tokyo
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NHK
Visitors to a gorge in Saitama Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, are enjoying a spectacular view of massive ice pillars along a mountainside.
Residents in Ogano Town pour mountain runoff water at Onouchi Gorge every winter to create large icicles.
A recent cold snap has helped the icicles gro...
Visitors to a gorge in Saitama Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, are enjoying a spectacular view of massive ice pillars along a mountainside.
Residents in Ogano Town pour mountain runoff water at Onouchi Gorge every winter to create large icicles.
A recent cold snap has helped the icicles gro...
- 1/2 20:08
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Heavy Snow Continues To Batter Northern Japan
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JAPAN TIMES
Heavy snowfall continued to affect transportation across northern Japan and the Sea of Japan coast on Monday, leaving thousands of travelers stranded.
The latest storm, driven by successive cold air masses, dumped record amounts of snow in the city of Sapporo, with snow depths reach...
Heavy snowfall continued to affect transportation across northern Japan and the Sea of Japan coast on Monday, leaving thousands of travelers stranded.
The latest storm, driven by successive cold air masses, dumped record amounts of snow in the city of Sapporo, with snow depths reach...
- 26/1 18:41
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Heavy Snow Along Sea Of Japan Could Affect Transportation
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NHK
The Japan Meteorological Agency says a powerful winter pressure pattern has brought heavy snow, mainly along the Sea of Japan side.
Authorities are warning of possible impacts on transportation in areas including Niigata Prefecture and the Hokuriku region, as snow accumulates rapidly.
The a...
The Japan Meteorological Agency says a powerful winter pressure pattern has brought heavy snow, mainly along the Sea of Japan side.
Authorities are warning of possible impacts on transportation in areas including Niigata Prefecture and the Hokuriku region, as snow accumulates rapidly.
The a...
- 22/1 18:40
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Japan Sweeps Snowboard Big Air Titles At World Championships In Engadin
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OLYMPICS
Murase Kokomo and Kimata Ryoma top podium as Japan dominate the event
Japan swept the snowboard big air titles Friday (28 March) at the FIS World Championships in Engadin, Switzerland, as 2022 Olympic bronze medallist Murase Kokomo and 2020 Winter Youth Olympic champion Kimata Ryoma cl...
Murase Kokomo and Kimata Ryoma top podium as Japan dominate the event
Japan swept the snowboard big air titles Friday (28 March) at the FIS World Championships in Engadin, Switzerland, as 2022 Olympic bronze medallist Murase Kokomo and 2020 Winter Youth Olympic champion Kimata Ryoma cl...
- March 29, 2025
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Heavy Snowfall Forecast In Japan, Traffic Disruptions Feared
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KYODO NEWS
The Japanese government on Monday warned of heavy snowfall across a wide swathe along the Sea of Japan coast due to this season's strongest cold front, with residents urged to avoid nonessential outings due to potential traffic disruptions.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said snow i...
The Japanese government on Monday warned of heavy snowfall across a wide swathe along the Sea of Japan coast due to this season's strongest cold front, with residents urged to avoid nonessential outings due to potential traffic disruptions.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said snow i...
- February 3, 2025
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Heavy Snow Hits Mountainous Areas In Northern Japan
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NHK
Japanese weather officials are calling on people returning from their holidays in northern Japan to brace themselves for traffic disruptions. The warning comes as record amounts of snow pile up.
The Japan Meteorological Agency says a winter pressure pattern and a strong cold air mass are br...
Japanese weather officials are calling on people returning from their holidays in northern Japan to brace themselves for traffic disruptions. The warning comes as record amounts of snow pile up.
The Japan Meteorological Agency says a winter pressure pattern and a strong cold air mass are br...
- January 4, 2025
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Heavy Snow In Japan Disrupts Holiday Air Traffic
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CNA
Heavy snow in Japan's northern region cancelled dozens of flights on Tuesday (Dec 31) as millions of families were returning home to spend the New Year holiday with their loved ones.
Japan Airlines said it scrapped 42 flights, affecting 6,398 passengers, by early afternoon, all of them serv...
Heavy snow in Japan's northern region cancelled dozens of flights on Tuesday (Dec 31) as millions of families were returning home to spend the New Year holiday with their loved ones.
Japan Airlines said it scrapped 42 flights, affecting 6,398 passengers, by early afternoon, all of them serv...
- December 31, 2024
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Heavy Snow Disrupts Transportation In Tokyo, Warning Issued
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ENGLISH NEWS
A heavy snow warning was issued for central Tokyo on Friday by the weather agency here, with the inclement weather disrupting transportation services.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the alert for Tokyo's 23 wards, warning that later in the day the snow could turn to sleet a...
A heavy snow warning was issued for central Tokyo on Friday by the weather agency here, with the inclement weather disrupting transportation services.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the alert for Tokyo's 23 wards, warning that later in the day the snow could turn to sleet a...
- February 10, 2023
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