Snowstorm hits western, northern Japan

Snowstorm hits western, northern Japan

OSAKA, Japan - Snow blankets major rail and road arteries in the city of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture on Dec. 29. The Japan Meteorological Agency says the snowstorm, which hit extensive areas in northern and western Japan, is expected to last through the morning of Dec. 30.

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