Tokyo hit by unseasonal snow

Snow fell unusually early in Tokyo and surrounding areas on Thursday, affected by a strong cold air mass. Central Tokyo marked its first snowfall in November in 54 years. Japan’s Meteorological Agency says a cold air mass of below minus 3 degrees Celsius is hovering about 1,500 meters above the northern and eastern parts of Japan. Such a strong cold air mass is usually observed in mid-winter. Snow in Tokyo (Reproduction/NHK) As of Thursday noon, the cities of Hachioji and Kiyose, both in the western suburbs of Tokyo, had 6 centimeters of snow. Central Tokyo had one centimeter of snow, its first accumulation of snow in November since record-taking began in 1875. The Tokyo Fire Department says 6 people in Tokyo have been injured from slipping in the snow. In areas around Tokyo, 8 people have been reported injured. The snow has caused delays and suspensions to train services in...