the largest snowstorm in 45 years blanketed the tokyo metropolis on saturday. twenty-seven centimeters of snow fell in the city. accompanied by strong wind. the heavy snowfall resulted in hundreds of flights being canceled and caused widespread chaos on roadways.
more snow is forecast through Sunday for the pacific coast and the northeastern Tohoku region.
Snow-related accidents across the nation claimed four lives and left more than 600 peoples injured.
The snowstorm also paralyzed public transportation. Airline officials say about 700 flights were canceled. Shinkansen bullet trains are being forced to slow down on certain lines. and some expressway sections in the Tokyo area remain closed to traffic