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Heavy snowfall forecast in Japan, traffic disruptions feared

Hokkaido, Japan, has experienced record snowfall, with 82 centimeters in Obihiro and 56 centimeters in Honbetsu, marking the most since record-keeping began.
Blizzard conditions are affecting coastal areas along the Sea of Japan, and heavy snow is expected in Kyushu and Shikoku, regions that rarely see snow.
Authorities issued an emergency statement urging people to refrain from non-essential outings due to anticipated heavy snow and traffic disruptions.
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that snowfall in Hokkaido reached 120 centimeters in 12 hours, leading to stranded cars and overwhelmed snow removal efforts.

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