As the strongest cold front of the winter moves into the skies over Japan, widespread heavy snowfall is predicted for regions along the Sea of Japan and in the mountains facing the Pacific ...

AOMORI -- Record snowfall has hit the Tsugaru region of northern Japan's Aomori Prefecture ... A 56-year-old visitor from Chiba near Tokyo spent over 30 minutes shoveling snow off his vehicle.

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While the country is having a banner ski season, exceptionally heavy snowfall has created challenges for resort workers. By Kiuko Notoya and Mike Ives Kiuko Notoya reported from Tokyo. Ski resorts ...