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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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Danica Patrick makes history with Indy Japan 300 win

MOTEGI, Japan - American driver Danica Patrick of Andretti Green Racing (C), flanked by Brazilian Helio Castroneves of Team Penske (L) and New Zealand's Scott Dixon of Target Chip Ganassi Racing, stands on the podium after winning the Bridgestone Indy Japan 300 mile auto race at Twin Ring Motegi in Motegi, Tochigi Prefecture, on April 20. Patrick, followed by Castroneves in second and Dixon in third, became the first female winner in Indy Car history.

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Danica Patrick makes history with Indy Japan 300 win

MOTEGI, Japan - American driver Danica Patrick of Andretti Green Racing (C), flanked by Brazilian Helio Castroneves of Team Penske (L) and New Zealand's Scott Dixon of Target Chip Ganassi Racing, stands on the podium after winning the Bridgestone Indy Japan 300 mile auto race at Twin Ring Motegi in Motegi, Tochigi Prefecture, on April 20. Patrick, followed by Castroneves in second and Dixon in third, became the first female winner in Indy Car history. (Kyodo)