Tokyo residents today welcomed an unusual snowfall in the middle of November autumn, the first time it has happened in 54 years.
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| The snowfall was caused by an unusually cold front that swept through the city, but temperatures remained above zero, causing the snow to melt rather than stick together. The last time Tokyo had snow in November was in 1962. Photo: Kyodo |
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| Residents of the Japanese capital were surprised by the temperature at this time of year, which usually ranges from 10 to 17 degrees Celsius. Compared to last year, this year's snow fell 40 days earlier. Photo: AP |
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| The white snow contrasts with the bright red leaves of trees at Hikarigaoka Park in Nerima Ward, Tokyo. In addition to the capital, Yokohama, capital of Kanagawa Prefecture, and Kofu, capital of Yamanashi Prefecture, also saw snowfall in November for the first time in more than half a century. Photo: Asahi Shimbun |
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| At least 13 people were injured, mostly from slipping and falling on the snow, including four broken bones. Pictured here are tourists enjoying the snow in front of Sensoji Temple, one of Tokyo's most popular tourist spots, today. Photo: Asahi Shimbun |
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| Snowfall is also a challenge for those who choose to wear traditional Japanese costumes. Snow is expected to fall 2-15 cm thick depending on the area. Photo: Reuters |
According to VNE
