Japan Battles Record Snowfall Amid General Election Concerns
Published on: Feb. 3, 2026, 2:48 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Japan engaged its military and snow plows to manage unprecedented snowfall burying northern and western regions. The extreme weather has impacted transportation and raised concerns about voter turnout for Sunday's general elections, marking the first midwinter polls in 36 years. Reports confirm 30 fatalities amid these conditions.
