A system of road sprinklers using geothermally heated water helps with snow and ice removal in Japan to keep citizens safe in winter.

Heavy snowfall blanketed areas from northern to western Japan mainly on the Sea of ... In Nara Prefecture, a truck stranded on an icy road near the Ashihara Tunnel on National Route 169 caused ...

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The coldest winter snap of the season brought heavy snow that disrupted trains, domestic flights and other transportation systems across Japan. In the Kinki area, heavy snowfall suspended or ...

“But they want to play in the snow ... 2.4km road flanked by 500 perfectly aligned Dawn Redwood trees, with snow-capped Nosaka mountains in the background. In winter, this tree tunnel ...

Beyond Wednesday, heavy snow is expected to continue and hit low-lying areas mainly along the Sea of Japan coast. Weather officials are warning residents of possible traffic disruptions.

Snow has pummelled the north and west of Japan, causing travel chaos and warnings to stay indoors. The snowfall, which started on Christmas Day, is forecast to continue. More than 3,000 people ...

A winter pressure pattern and cold air mass are bringing heavy snowfall along the Sea of Japan coast. More snow is forecast overnight and Friday. The Meteorological Agency says mountains along the ...

A rapidly intensifying low-pressure system was unleashing heavy snow and strong winds across much of Japan, stretching from northern to western regions, with central Tokyo expected to see up to 1 ...

Japan will face more heavy snow after a two-week whiteout, the country's weather agency said Monday, warning people to be wary of avalanches and icy roads. The country's regions facing the Sea of ...