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Japan Braces for Heavy Snow: Transport Disruptions Ahead

1/25/2026

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Heavy snowfall has hit Japan, especially along the Sea of Japan coast, with double the usual amount and 80 cm forecast for the Hokuriku region.
The Japan Meteorological Agency warns of transport disruptions due to continued snowfall expected over the weekend.
In Fukui prefecture, Katsuyama and Ono are affected by the snow.
A 76-year-old man died after falling from a roof while removing snow.
A tram derailed in Toyama prefecture.

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Heavy snowfall has hit Japan, especially along the Sea of Japan coast, with double the usual amount and 80 cm forecast for the Hokuriku region.
The Japan Meteorological Agency warns of transport disruptions due to continued snowfall expected over the weekend.
In Fukui prefecture, Katsuyama and Ono are affected by the snow.
A 76-year-old man died after falling from a roof while removing snow.
A tram derailed in Toyama prefecture.