A severe cold snap has swept across Japan, triggering record snowfall and burying some areas under more than a metre of snow. Regions including Hokkaido and Aomori have already seen snowfall exceed seasonal averages. At least 10 people have died in snow-related accidents over the past week, many while shovelling snow or clearing rooftops, Japan’s internal affairs ministry says. More heavy snow and rain are forecast on Tuesday (Jan 27), raising the risk of further disruption. #japan #japannews |

Heavy snow storms in northern Japan's Hokkaido blanketed roads and snarled transport, leaving passengers stranded at one of the prefecture's major airports overnight after several dozen flights were grounded. The prefectural capital Sapporo logged over 1 metre of record snowfall as of Monday morning, Jan. 26, according to the official website of the Japan Meteorological Agency's Sapporo Regional Headquarters. Hundreds of train services were delayed or cancelled on Sunday Jan. 25, with some suspe

23K views · 198 reactions | Fukuroda Falls in Japan has frozen in place amid a cold spell. The popular tourist attraction in Ibaraki Prefecture is 120m tall, and 73m wide. Temperatures in the area have fallen as low as -8.9°C, which saw a fifth of the falls freezing. | RTÉ News | Facebook