Japan is experiencing record-breaking snowfall, with Hokkaido hit hardest. Obihiro recorded 129 cm of snow in 12 hours, its highest ever, while Shirakawa in Gifu saw 129 cm in 48 hours. Temperatures have plummeted below -12°C in Kyushu and Shikoku due to a cold air mass from the Sea of Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) attributes the extreme weather to two powerful low-pressure systems. Rail, road, and air travel have been severely disrupted, with residents struggling to clear buried cars. Warnings for further snowfall continue, urging people to avoid travel as unstable conditions persist.
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