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Tokyo digs out from heavy snow, transport disruptions remain

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TOKYO (Reuters) – The Japanese capital of Tokyo on Tuesday (Jan 23) dug out from more than 20 cm of snow that had snarled traffic, trapping cars on bridges and in tunnels, although transport delays remained around the metropolis..
TOKYO (REUTERS) – The Japanese capital of Tokyo on Tuesday (Jan 23) dug out from more than 20 cm of snow that had snarled traffic, trapping cars on bridges and in tunnels, although transport delays remained around the metropolis.
The snow that began on Monday morning tapered off early on Tuesday after dumping some 23 cm on a city that rarely has snow accumulate, with freezing temperatures keeping snow-choked roads slick and pedestrians wary.
Most commuter lines were operating normally, but a number of train services were cancelled and highways remained closed, while airports struggled to clear a backlog of flights.

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