People try to move a car stuck on the road in Obihiro, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan on February 4, 2025. According to Japan Times, the 12-hour snowfall in Obihiro reached 120 cm by 9 am on February 4, a level last seen in 1972. The Meteorological Agency is forecasting heavy snow for Hokkaido and the Tohoku and Hokuriku regions later this week. Photo: VCG