Tram snowplow in northern Japan

Tram snowplow in northern Japan

A tram snowplow, called the Sasara train, makes its first run of the season in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 8, 2025.

Tram snowplow in northern Japan

Tram snowplow in northern Japan

A tram snowplow, called the Sasara train, makes its first run of the season in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 8, 2025.

Tram snowplow in northern Japan

Tram snowplow in northern Japan

A tram snowplow, called the Sasara train, makes its first run of the season in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 8, 2025.

[Breaking News]Tram snowplow in northern Japan

SAPPORO, Japan, Nov. 19 Kyodo - A tram snowplow, called the Sasara train, makes its first run of the season in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 19, 2024. (Kyodo)

Tram snowplow in northern Japan

Tram snowplow in northern Japan

A tram snowplow, called the Sasara train, makes its first run of the season in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 19, 2024.

Tram snowplow in northern Japan

Tram snowplow in northern Japan

A tram snowplow, called the Sasara train, makes its first run of the season in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 19, 2024.

Tram snowplow in northern Japan

Tram snowplow in northern Japan

A tram snowplow, called the Sasara train, makes its first run of the season in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 19, 2024.

[Breaking News]Tram snowplow in northern Japan

SAPPORO, Japan Kyodo - A tram snowplow, called Sasara Densha, makes its first run of the season in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 24, 2023. (Kyodo)

Tram snowplow in northern Japan

Tram snowplow in northern Japan

A tram snowplow, called Sasara Densha, makes its first run of the season in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 24, 2023.

Tram snowplow in northern Japan

Tram snowplow in northern Japan

A tram snowplow, called Sasara Densha, makes its first run of the season in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 24, 2023.

Tram snowplow in northern Japan

Tram snowplow in northern Japan

A tram snowplow, called Sasara Densha, makes its first run of the season in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 24, 2023.

Snow plow in action in Hokkaido, northern Japan

Snow plow in action in Hokkaido, northern Japan

SAPPORO, Japan - A snow plow known as the "Sasara tram" is at work on a snowy street in Sapporo on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Nov. 13, 2014, in an operation launched 15 days earlier than last year.

Snow plow in Hokkaido

Snow plow in Hokkaido

A snow-clearing tram, called Sasara Densha, runs for the first time this season in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Dec. 2, 2021.

Snow plow in Hokkaido

Snow plow in Hokkaido

A snow-clearing tram, called Sasara Densha, runs for the first time this season in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Dec. 2, 2021.

Snow removal tram makes 1st appearance of this season

Snow removal tram makes 1st appearance of this season

Photo shows a snow removal tram, known as "Sasara Tram," making its first appearance of the season on Nov. 24, 2015, in the northern Japan city of Sapporo. Four Sasara Trams will be operated through mid March to ensure a functioning transport system in the city. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Snow removal tram makes 1st appearance of this season

Snow removal tram makes 1st appearance of this season

Photo shows a snow removal tram, known as "Sasara Tram," making its first appearance of the season on Nov. 24, 2015, in the northern Japan city of Sapporo. Four Sasara Trams will be operated through mid March to ensure a functioning transport system in the city. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Snow removal tram makes 1st appearance of this season

Snow removal tram makes 1st appearance of this season

Photo shows a snow removal tram, known as "Sasara Tram," making its first appearance of the season on Nov. 24, 2015, in the northern Japan city of Sapporo. Four Sasara Trams will be operated through mid March to ensure a functioning transport system in the city. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Snow plow in action in Hokkaido, northern Japan

Snow plow in action in Hokkaido, northern Japan

SAPPORO, Japan - A snow plow known as the "Sasara tram" is at work on a snowy street in Sapporo on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Nov. 13, 2014, in an operation launched 15 days earlier than last year. (Kyodo)

Snow plow in Hokkaido

Snow plow in Hokkaido

A snow-clearing tram, known as Sasara Densha, is in action on Dec. 19, 2020, in Sapporo on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido for the first time this season.

Snow plow in Hokkaido

Snow plow in Hokkaido

A snow-clearing tram, known as Sasara Densha, is in action on Dec. 19, 2020, in Sapporo on the northernmost Japanese prefecture of Hokkaido for the first time this season.

Snow plow in Hokkaido

Snow plow in Hokkaido

A snow-clearing tram, known as Sasara Densha, is in action on Dec. 19, 2020, in Sapporo on the northernmost Japanese prefecture of Hokkaido for the first time this season.

Tram snow plow in Hokkaido

Tram snow plow in Hokkaido

A snow-clearing tram, called Sasara Densha, runs in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, for the first time of the season on Nov. 18, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Tram snow plow in Hokkaido

Tram snow plow in Hokkaido

A snow-clearing tram, called Sasara Densha, runs in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, for the first time of the season on Nov. 18, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Tram snow plow in Hokkaido

Tram snow plow in Hokkaido

A snow-clearing tram, called Sasara Densha, runs in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, for the first time of the season on Nov. 18, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo