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.

Ice and snow short-track car rally held in NE China

STORY: Ice and snow short-track car rally held in NE China SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 14, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of event STORYLINE: An ice and snow short-track car rally kicked off Sunday in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province. More than 100 car racing enthusiasts from home and abroad participate in the two-day competition in various categories, including the professional RV and off-road ones. Besides, a series of car racing activities with fun will be offered to visitors during the event. The event, hosted by the Changchun municipal government, aims to expand the influence of the local automobile industry, promote industrial chain upgrading, and push the development of the motorsports industry. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Changchun, China. (XHTV)

Japan's Sakurada wins gold in off-road wheelchair racing

Japan's Sakurada wins gold in off-road wheelchair racing

NAGANO, Japan - Japan's Yoko Sakurada finishes first in the women's off-road wheelchair race for competitors in the village of Hakuba, Nagono Prefecture, on Oct. 11. The race with lower limb disabilities took place for the first time ever in Japan.

Japan's Sakurada wins gold in off-road wheelchair racing

Japan's Sakurada wins gold in off-road wheelchair racing

NAGANO, Japan - Japan's Yoko Sakurada finishes first in the women's off-road wheelchair race for competitors in the village of Hakuba, Nagono Prefecture, on Oct. 11. The race with lower limb disabilities took place for the first time ever in Japan.