Japan court denies request to revoke extension of aging nuclear units
A Japanese court rejected Friday a request to revoke the approval given by the country's regulator to extend the operations ...
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Sea of Japan coast blanketed by heavy snow
Officials say a powerful cold air mass and winter pressure pattern are bringing snow mainly to the Sea of Japan side of the main island of Honshu. They say the amount of snow that fell in Wajima ...
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More snow through later Monday on Sea of Japan coast
Heavy snow is expected to continue across a wide area of Japan, mainly along the Sea of Japan coast. People in the area are being advised to exercise caution when traveling. The Japan ...
WATCH: Heavy snow hits Japan as wintry weather reaches peak
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy snow advisory on Wednesday morning forecasting up to 70cm (2ft) of snowfall within 24 hours in areas along the Sea of Japan coast. Fresh snowfall was ...
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Record snowfall in many areas closes roads, hits train services
Record-breaking snowfall across Hokkaido and Sea of Japan coastal areas of Honshu on Feb. 8 brought traffic and train services to a standstill in many areas as even more snow was forecast for ...