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Japan: Heavy Snowfall in Hokkaido, Flights Disrupted 2

On January 8, heavy snow across Hokkaido caused major travel chaos. At New Chitose Airport, 27 flights were canceled and many delayed due to de-icing operations. JR Hokkaido suspended 29 services, including 25 "Rapid Airport" trains, while multiple expressways were closed. These disruptions led to massive queues at the airport, with travelers lining up across two floors for the train station.

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Retired baseball player Yamasaki to join car race

TOKYO, Japan - Retired Japanese professional baseball player Takeshi Yamasaki announces his decision in Tokyo on July 23, 2014, to compete in the Gazo Racing/86 BRZ Race car race on July 26.

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Retired baseball player Yamasaki to join car race

TOKYO, Japan - Retired Japanese professional baseball player Takeshi Yamasaki poses by a racing car after announcing his participation in the Gazo Racing/86 BRZ Race at a press conference in Tokyo on July 23, 2014.