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- Strong winds and heavy snowfall on January 20, 2026 forced All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines to cancel 56 ANA flights affecting 3,900 passengers and 37 Japan Airlines flights affecting 2,213 passengers.
- New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido faced the most cancellations.
- ANA did not plan further cancellations for January 21.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of heavy snow from January 21 to 25, 2026, and advised against non-essential travel.
