Japan - Heavy snow to continue on areas along Sea of Japan: weather agency

makoto · Jan 26, 2012

Heavy snow to continue on areas along Sea of Japan: weather agency

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The weather agency warned Thursday of continued heavy snow in areas along the Sea of Japan across the country.

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/archive/news/2012/01/26/20120126p2g00m0dm036000c.html

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makoto · Jan 27, 2012

Re: Japan - Heavy snow to continue on areas along Sea of Japan: weather agency

Heavy snow to continue in areas along Sea of Japan: weather agency

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Heavy snow fell Thursday in areas along the Sea of Japan, with the weather agency warning of continued snowfall mainly in the Hokuriku region in central Japan and the Kinki region in the west through Friday.

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/archive/news/2012/01/27/20120127p2g00m0dm020000c.html

Heavy snow may continue on Sea of Japan coastal regions: agency

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The weather agency on Friday warned of more heavy snow mainly in the Hokuriku region on the Sea of Japan coast through Saturday, though the wintry pressure system that brought heavy snow overnight is gradually waning on the western side.

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/archive/news/2012/01/27/20120127p2g00m0dm151000c.html

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makoto · Jan 28, 2012

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Japan freezes as frigid air camps out high above

Japanese should keep those extra blankets on their beds and their snow shovels close at hand for the next week or so.

Snow piled high on both sides of a road on Jan. 26 forms walls higher than humans in Iiyama, Nagano Prefecture, where the snow depth reached 176 centimeters. (Eijiro Morii)
http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/social_affairs/AJ201201280013

makoto · Jan 29, 2012

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Quake efforts blamed for rise in snow mishaps

This winter's heavier snowfall has seen more than 500 people across seven prefectures die or become injured in snow-related accidents, including cases in which they had been trying to remove snow, it has been learned.

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T120128003151.htm

makoto · Jan 30, 2012

Re: Japan - Heavy snow to continue on areas along Sea of Japan: weather agency

Heavy snow expected from Tuesday

Heavy snow is expected mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern and western Japan from Tuesday to around Friday as a winter pressure pattern gains strength.

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T120129003224.htm

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makoto · Jan 31, 2012

Re: Japan - Heavy snow to continue on areas along Sea of Japan: weather agency

Heavy snow leaves 53 dead, hundreds injured in north, west Japan

Heavy snow has left 53 dead and hundreds injured in several prefectures in western and northern Japan, it has been learned.

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/archive/news/2012/01/31/20120131p2a00m0na008000c.html

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makoto · Feb 1, 2012

Re: Japan - Heavy snow to continue on areas along Sea of Japan: weather agency

Snow-related deaths rise to 51 in Japan

Deaths from snow-related accidents are increasing at a faster pace in Japan, as heavy snowfall hits northern parts of the country.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 23:49 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/20120201_01.html

Unusually heavy snow hits Japan; 50 people dead

Unusually heavy snow continued to fall on Feb. 1 in northern and western prefectures along the Sea of Japan coast, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

The “miracle pine tree” of Rikuzentankata, Iwate Prefecture, withstands a snowstorm on Jan. 31. (Shingo Kuzutani)
http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/social_affairs/AJ201202010022

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makoto · Feb 1, 2012

Re: Japan - Heavy snow to continue on areas along Sea of Japan: weather agency

Heavy snow stalls 100 cars in Aomori

Heavy snow has stranded more than 100 cars on a main road in Aomori Prefecture, northern Japan.

Thursday, February 02, 2012 09:57 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/20120202_09.html

3 dead in avalanche at hot spring in Akita

An avalanche at a hot spring resort in Akita Prefecture, northern Japan, has killed 3 people.

Thursday, February 02, 2012 09:58 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/20120202_10.html

Heavy snow in Japan affecting wide areas

Heavy snow is affecting wide areas of Japan, an avalanche at a hot spring resort in Akita Prefecture, northern Japan, has killed 3 people.

Thursday, February 02, 2012 11:18 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/20120202_h10.html

Local govts struggle to fight heavy snow / Aged residents unable to dig out, volunteers in short supply, houses in danger of collapse

Local governments in heavy snow areas are making all-out efforts to find people to help remove snow.

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T120202006621.htm

Avalanche kills 3 at Akita onsen

AKITA--One man and two women were killed by an avalanche that occurred around 5 p.m. Wednesday at a hot spring resort in Semboku, Akita Prefecture, according to police.

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T120202006030.htm

500 vehicles stranded by snow in Aomori Pref.

AOMORI--More than 500 vehicles were stranded on a section of National Highway Route 279 in Yokohama, Aomori Prefecture, on Wednesday night after a large truck and a bus skidded and became stuck on the road due to a blizzard, according to police.

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T120202006461.htm

3 die in hot spring avalanche; snow-related deaths top 50

Three people suffocated after being caught in an avalanche at a hot spring resort in northern Japan on Feb. 1, bringing the number of snow-related deaths to more than 50 this winter.

100 cars in Aomori

Tamagawa hot spring

makoto · Feb 3, 2012

Re: Japan - Heavy snow to continue on areas along Sea of Japan: weather agency

Heavy snowfall peaks in northern Japan

The heavy snow in northern and central Japan has passed its peak. But weather officials warn that snow is likely to continue falling on the Sea of Japan coast through Saturday.

Friday, February 03, 2012 12:17 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/20120203_17.html

Mercury hits record lows in Japan

A cold air mass over Japan brought the coldest morning of the season on Friday. Temperatures marked record lows in many parts of the country.

Friday, February 03, 2012 13:32 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/20120203_18.html

Deaths from snow-related accidents reach 63

Heavy snow is wreaking havoc in Japan, raising the number of deaths from related accidents.

Friday, February 03, 2012 19:52 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/20120203_34.html

Cold affects power supplies / Some regions close to blackouts as consumption rates soar

Electric power companies are facing serious supply problems because severe cold weather is causing increased consumption.

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T120203006271.htm

Heavy snows hit coastal areas along Sea of Japan

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Heavy snow continued to fall in coastal areas along the Sea of Japan on Thursday, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings over avalanches and traffic holdups.

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/archive/news/2012/02/03/20120203p2g00m0dm019000c.html

Temperatures fall below zero at 90% of observation points

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese archipelago experienced severe cold on Friday with the mercury falling below zero at more than 90 percent of the nation's 927 observation points, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/archive/news/2012/02/03/20120203p2g00m0dm115000c.html

Frozen pipe halts thermal power generators in Oita

OITA -- Piping in a fuel-supply system at a thermal power station here was frozen early on Feb. 3 as the temperature fell below freezing, causing all three power generators at the plant to halt, the plant operator said.

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/archive/news/2012/02/03/20120203p2a00m0na012000c.html

Elderly woman rescued after being buried in snow for 4 hours

MOGAMI, Yamagata -- An 84-year-old woman was rescued after being buried for four hours in snow that fell from the roof of her home here, police said.

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/archive/news/2012/02/03/20120203p2a00m0na013000c.html

Nagano village hit by heavy snow as it struggles to recover from big quake

SAKAE, Nagano -- This village in landlocked Nagano Prefecture, struggling to recover from a big earthquake on March 12 last year, is now fighting against heavy snow this winter.

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/archive/news/2012/02/03/20120203p2a00m0na016000c.html

Trouble Halts Key Thermal Power Plant of Kyushu Electric

Fukuoka, Feb. 3 (Jiji Press)--Kyushu Electric Power Co. <9508> said Friday that trouble at a related facility led to an emergency shutdown of a key thermal power plant in the southwestern Japan city of Oita in the morning.

http://jen.jiji.com/jc/eng?g=eco&k=2012020300429

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makoto · Feb 4, 2012

Re: Japan - Heavy snow to continue on areas along Sea of Japan: weather agency

Record-high snowfalls seen this winter at 7 observation points

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Record-high snowfalls have been seen at seven observation points in five prefectures -- Hokkaido, Akita, Yamagata, Nagano and Kyoto -- since the year-end through February, the Japan Meteorological Agency said Friday.

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/archive/news/2012/02/04/20120204p2g00m0dm009000c.html

Belated bloom

Plum tree buds remain closed at Yushima Tenmangu shrine in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, on Saturday, the first day of spring according to the lunar calendar. Places noted for plum trees are usually crowded with tourists at this time of year. This year, however, blossoming has been delayed nationwide due to very cold weather.

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/20120205dy01.htm

Frozen Fukuroda Falls lit up on weekends

DAIGO, Ibaraki Prefecture--To the delight of photographers and nighttime visitors, one of Japan's three most famous waterfalls will be illuminated on weekends in February, providing visitors with a fantastic sight of the frozen falls.

Sightseers take in the frozen Fukuroda Falls in Daigo, Ibaraki Prefecture. (Gen Hashimoto)
http://ajw.asahi.com/article/cool_japan/fun_spots/AJ201202050022

Perspectives
Warming up to the best ways to beat the winter cold

As I waited at the bus stop on a Tokyo street, I nervously looked around for any smokers. I was worried that if someone lit a cigarette near me, I might instantly explode into flaming sparks like a firework.

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/perspectives/news/20120204p2a00m0na003000c.html

makoto · Feb 8, 2012

Re: Japan - Heavy snow to continue on areas along Sea of Japan: weather agency

Temperatures rise sharply, reach April highs in some areas

Temperatures nationwide rose sharply Tuesday, with some areas recording similar temperatures to those experienced in the middle of April. The spike was caused by a warm and humid air front and an atmospheric depression above the southern coasts of Japan.

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T120207006128.htm

Weather agency warns of heavy snow, avalanches from Wed.

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The weather agency warned Tuesday of heavy snowfall and avalanches mainly in coastal areas along the Sea of Japan, forecasting that the mercury will fall again from Wednesday through the weekend.

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/archive/news/2012/02/08/20120208p2g00m0dm014000c.html

Woman injured by collapsing snow sculpture at Sapporo Snow Festival

SAPPORO -- A 61-year-old woman suffered a serious lower back injury when a snow sculpture at the annual Snow Festival here collapsed on Feb. 7, police said.

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/archive/news/2012/02/08/20120208p2a00m0na006000c.html

56 years old man died, 63 years old man injured by snow at Takayama city, Gifu pref

makoto · Feb 9, 2012

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Heavy snow blankets wide area along Sea of Japan

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Heavy snow blanketed an extensive area facing the Sea of Japan on Wednesday after temperatures briefly rose earlier this week, with the Japan Meteorological Agency warning of avalanches and possible heavy snow in northern Japan through Friday.

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/archive/news/2012/02/09/20120209p2g00m0dm013000c.html

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makoto · Feb 10, 2012

Re: Japan - Heavy snow to continue on areas along Sea of Japan: weather agency

2-5 times more snow than average has fallen in some areas of Japan

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Heavy snowfalls continued to hit the Japanese archipelago on Thursday, with some areas on the Sea of Japan coast so far receiving two to five times more snow than average by this time of year.

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/archive/news/2012/02/10/20120210p2g00m0dm003000c.html

makoto · Feb 17, 2012

Re: Japan - Heavy snow to continue on areas along Sea of Japan: weather agency

100 snow-related deaths in Japan

Unusually heavy snow in Japan this winter has left more than 100 people dead.

Friday, February 17, 2012 08:28 +0900 (JST)
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/20120217_14.html

Snow-related deaths hit 103 this winter

Heavy snow has claimed the lives of 103 this winter, topping the 100 mark for the seventh time since the end of World War II, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency stated on Feb. 16.

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/archive/news/2012/02/17/20120217p2a00m0na010000c.html

makoto · Feb 23, 2012

Re: Japan - Heavy snow to continue on areas along Sea of Japan: weather agency

Art museum in Hokkaido crushed by snow

YUBARI, Hokkaido -- An art museum here partially collapsed from the weight of accumulated snow, an employee of its managing company discovered on Feb. 23.

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/archive/news/2012/02/23/20120223p2a00m0na004000c.html

makoto · Mar 2, 2012

Re: Japan - Heavy snow to continue on areas along Sea of Japan: weather agency

Record-high snow accumulation seen at 21 points in Japan this winter

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Snow accumulation in record high or equaling amounts was observed at 21 observation points across Japan this winter, with below-average temperatures in almost all regions during the three months through February, the Japan Meteorological Agency said Thursday.

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/archive/news/2012/03/02/20120302p2g00m0dm024000c.html

makoto · Mar 11, 2012

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Weather agency warns of heavy snow in northeastern, central Japan

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The weather agency warned Sunday of heavy snowfall and strong winds mainly in eastern Japan and coastal areas along the Sea of Japan through Monday, while also warning of lightning strikes and gusty winds in wide areas from northeast through western Japan.

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/archive/news/2012/03/11/20120311p2g00m0dm016000c.html

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