At least 30 people have died and 324 injured due to heavy snowfall along the Sea of Japan coast over the past two weeks, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged people to stay alert and ensure their own safety. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/03/japan/fatalities-heavy-snow/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #snow #aomori #niigata #akita #sanaetakaichi