Japan braces for more heavy snowstorms as midwinter election nears

TOKYO, ‌Jan 29 (Reuters) – Northern and western parts of Japan ‌face more heavy snowstorms later this week, ‌the weather agency said on Thursday, as lawmakers campaign in the first winter election in 36 years, with the risk of ‍lower voter turnout due to ‍the freezing weather. Read full story

Source : https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2026/01/29/japan-braces-for-more-heavy-snowstorms-as-midwinter-election-nears