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Japan: Heavy Snowfall: 2026/01/21
GLIDE: CW-2026-000013-JPN
| Period | 2026/01/21 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | Japan |
| Event Type | Heavy Snowfall |
| Outline | From 21 to 25 January 2026, a persistent strong winter-type pressure pattern persisted over the vicinity of Japan, bringing heavy snowfall to the Sea of Japan side from northern to western Japan, and to inland areas from eastern to western Japan. Subsequently, snowfall continued mainly on the Sea of Japan side, and as of 2 February, Fire and Disaster Management Agency says harsh winter conditions and snow-related accidents over the last 14 days have left 27 people dead. |
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
| Cabinet Office 2026/02/03 | ||
| Dead: 30 people Seriously injured: 109 people Slightly injured: 215 people |
Half-collapsed houses: 1 Flooded houses under floor level: 3 Partially damaged houses: 8 |
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| Cabinet Office 2026/02/02 | ||
| Dead: 19 people Seriously injured: 91 Slightly injured: 177 people |
Half-collapsed houses: 1 Flooded houses under floor level: 3 Partially damaged houses: 6 |
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Related Links
Report/Articles
Cabinet Office 2026/02/03
Damage from Heavy Snowfall since 21 January 2026 (as of 06:00, 3 February 2026)
Cabinet Office 2026/02/02
Damage from Heavy Snowfall since 21 January 2026 (as of 08:30, 2 February 2026)
NHK World 2026/02/02
Heavy snow across Japan leaves 27 dead