Nagoya hit by record snowfall

Nagoya hit by record snowfall

NAGOYA, Japan - Photo taken on Dec. 18, 2014, shows Nagoya TV Tower and the surrounding area in the central Japan city of Nagoya, covered with snow. Snow accumulation there reached 23 centimeters, topping the 20 cm line for the first time since December 2005, causing traffic disturbance.

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