1. Severe cold weather and intermittent snow showers are affecting Japan's northern to eastern coast, particularly along the Sea of Japan.
2. This is due to a strong cold air mass and a winter pressure pattern near Japan, which has been the strongest of this season.
3. The Japan Meteorological Agency warns that despite weakening gradually, people in mountainous areas should be cautious as snow accumulations and frozen roads could cause problems.
2. This is due to a strong cold air mass and a winter pressure pattern near Japan, which has been the strongest of this season.
3. The Japan Meteorological Agency warns that despite weakening gradually, people in mountainous areas should be cautious as snow accumulations and frozen roads could cause problems.
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Japan's northern to eastern coast, particularly the Sea of Japan, is experiencing severe cold weather and intermittent snow showers. This weather pattern is caused by a strong cold air mass and winter pressure system near Japan, which has been the strongest of this season. The Japan Meteorological
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251119_06/#summary
Date: Nov. 19, 2025
Notes: 2025-11-19
Created: 2025/11/19 12:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 21:54
Last Read: 2025/11/19 17:12