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Heavy Snowfall Along Sea of Japan Coast Claims at Least 30 Lives
At least 35 deaths and 393 injuries were reported from heavy snow in 15 prefectures, with the Self-Defense Forces deployed to assist in relief efforts.
- On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the central government ordered troops to assist snow-hit areas after at least 30 people died in two weeks of heavy snowfall.
- A persistent Arctic cold air mass dumped heavy snow along the Sea of Japan coast, affecting 15 prefectures with up to 2m accumulations in worst-hit areas as of Wednesday.
- Rescue teams reported fatalities, including Kina Jin, 91, found under snow; Soichiro Miyashita warned `the snow is so heavy around the regional government building that even our staff cannot convene.`
- Transport services were widely suspended, including major airports and many train lines, while about 1,000 snow plows cleared 3,800 km of roads and more than 1,700 homes lost electricity.
- More heavy snow is forecast for the coming weekend, officials warned melting snow could cause landslides and slippery surfaces, and task forces in Niigata and nearby regions remain active amid the February 8 snap election.
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