Heavy to record-breaking snowfall hitting Japan, including earthquake-hit Ishikawa Prefecture

Heavy to record-breaking snowfall hitting Japan, including earthquake-hit Ishikawa Prefecture

A powerful M7.6 earthquake centered in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on January 1, 2024, was followed by intense snowfall a week later, creating very hard conditions for survivors and complicating rescue efforts. On January 8, authorities reported 161 fatalities caused by the earthquake and 305 people missing.

Japan gets some of the heaviest snow in the world

Japan gets some of the heaviest snow in the world

In February 2022, James Reynolds of Earth Uncut TV headed to the town of Yuzawa in Niigata Prefecture, Japan to undertake a marathon 48-hrs snow measuring challenge during a huge sea effect outbreak. The results blew his mind… see it for yourself in the video…

Record-shattering heavy snow hits parts of Japan

Record-shattering heavy snow hits parts of Japan

Heavy snow has been falling over Japan over the weekend, with some areas receiving record-breaking amounts. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said the snow was brought by a wintry pressure pattern combined with cold air mass. All-time 24-hour snowfall records…

Record snowfall hits western Japan, disrupting traffic and stranding vehicles

Record snowfall hits western Japan, disrupting traffic and stranding vehicles

Strong winter pressure pattern continues bringing strong winds and dropping heavy snowfall along the coast of the Sea of Japan for the 7th day in a row, disrupting traffic and stranding many vehicles. At least 10 people were injured over the past weekend due to…