According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, winter atmospheric pressure and cold air masses are contributing to heavy snowstorms that have affected the eastern and northern regions of the ...

At least 11 people have been killed by a record-breaking snowstorm in Japan, according to local media. Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes and hundreds more injured ...

Snowstorms and high waves in northern Japan could cause snow as deep as 60cm. (AP pic) TOKYO: Recent heavy snow in Japan’s north and elsewhere have killed 13 people injured more than 80 and left ...

And stay alert for a JPCZ, or Japan Sea Polar Air Mass Convergence Zone. This phenomenon causes heavy snow and blizzards. Do not go out at all if the Japan Meteorological Agency or transport ...