Japan’s people are aging as its snow worsens. That’s a lethal combination

At least 68 people died during the winter – all but 10 of them over 65 – when record-breaking snow hit the country’s north.
Yahoo

Heavy snow in northern Japan blocks roads and causes dozens of deaths

TOKYO (AP) — Heavy snow piling up in northern Japan in the last two weeks has blocked roads and is being blamed for dozens of deaths nationwide. As of Wednesday, 15 prefectures have been affected, ...
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Tourists heading to Japan warned after heavy snowfall kills 46 and bullet trains cancelled

Tourists heading to Japan have been warned of 'widespread disruption' to travel plans after a prolonged period of heavy snowfall caused at least 46 deaths and over 550 injuries across the nation.
AOL

Heavy snowfall in Japan leaves at least 45 dead, more than 500 injured

Japan braces for more heavy snow over the weekend as Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency reports at least 45 deaths and over 500 snow-related injuries since January 20. The northwestern region ...