6,000 people spend night at airport as heavy snow hits Hokkaido

6,000 people spend night at airport as heavy snow hits Hokkaido

Passengers remain stranded at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido on Dec. 24, 2016, having spent the night at the airport after heavy snowfall cancelled hundreds of flights. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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