"Tokyo Hit by Heavy Snowfall, Disrupting Transportation and Causing Injuries"
TL;DR
Tokyo experienced its first snowfall of the year, causing transportation disruptions, flight cancellations, and minor injuries from slipping. The Japan Meteorological Agency predicted up to 21 inches of snow in mountainous areas north of Tokyo, cautioning drivers to avoid non-essential travel. The heavy snowfall disrupted trains and grounded over 100 flights, with about 40 people sustaining minor injuries.
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- Heavy snow hits Tokyo area, halting trains and grounding more than 100 flights The Associated Press
- Heavy snow leaves more than 100 injured in Tokyo Kyodo News Plus
- Heavy snowfall prediction disrupts transportation in greater Tokyo | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News NHK WORLD
- Heavy snow in the Tokyo area knocks out power to homes and disrupts travel Yahoo News
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