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.

Suzuki strike fails to save Heusden from drop

Suzuki strike fails to save Heusden from drop

GENK, Belgium - Japan striker Takayuki Suzuki scored against his old club on Saturday but it was not enough to save Heusden-Zolder from relegation to the Belgian second division after a 3-2 defeat at home to Racing Genk.

Suzuki late sub as Genk concede draw in Belgium+

Suzuki late sub as Genk concede draw in Belgium+

MOUSCRON, Belgium - Japan striker Takayuki Suzuki tries to keep the ball during a game between his club Racing Genk and Excelsior Mouscron in the Belgian first division in Mouscron on Sept. 1. Suzuki came on as a late substitute.

Suzuki strike fails to save Heusden from drop

Suzuki strike fails to save Heusden from drop

GENK, Belgium - Japan striker Takayuki Suzuki scored against his old club on Saturday but it was not enough to save Heusden-Zolder from relegation to the Belgian second division after a 3-2 defeat at home to Racing Genk. (Kyodo)

Suzuki late sub as Genk concede draw in Belgium+

Suzuki late sub as Genk concede draw in Belgium+

MOUSCRON, Belgium - Japan striker Takayuki Suzuki tries to keep the ball during a game between his club Racing Genk and Excelsior Mouscron in the Belgian first division in Mouscron on Sept. 1. Suzuki came on as a late substitute. (Kyodo)