The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy snow advisory on Wednesday morning forecasting up to 70cm (2ft) of snowfall within 24 hours in areas along the Sea of Japan coast. Fresh snowfall was seen in Niigata prefecture, parts of which have already had more than three metres (10ft) of snow this winter.

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A severe snowstorm hits Japan, covering cars, streets, and trees with thick snow. Traffic faces major disruptions as snowplows work to clear the roads. The Japan Meteorological Agency warns of up to 70 cm of snow,

Japan recorded a trade deficit of 2.76 trillion yen ($18 billion) in January, the Finance Ministry reported Wednesday, as worries continue to grow about looming tariffs from the administration of U.S.

Japan's exports rose for a fourth consecutive month in January led by auto shipments to the United States, but if U.S. President Donald Trump goes through with a plan to impose hefty car tariffs, a sharp drop-off is likely.

Japan’s exports rose at a faster clip in January as businesses ramped up orders just as US President Donald Trump unleashed a barrage of protectionist policies expected to take effect in coming months.