At least eight people were killed in Japan today, Friday, in the wake of heavy snowfall, according to the Japanese broadcaster NHK.
At least 45 injuries were reported, as snow caused traffic jams across the country, after several days of rain. The worst affected areas were on the Sea of Japan coast and on Hokkaido, in northern Japan.
Air travel was restricted as authorities warned of more snowfall.
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