Tokyo was hit with snowfall on Monday, Jan. 22, the heaviest since February 2014, but it did not stop locals from stepping outside to make amazing Japanese snow sculptures!
It dumped some 23 centimeters (9 inches) until early the following day, delaying transportation systems, according to The Japan Times.
The heavy snow also injured about 360 people throughout the city and in six other prefectures, namely Chiba, Gunma, Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Tochigi and Saitama.
In Tokyo, 229 people between the ages of 16 and 95 were injured.
But in the wake of the chilling weather and unfortunate events around it, residents in the city decided to brighten things up by making incredible snow sculptures, Japanese-style!
It’s unfortunate that these sculptures may have already melted due to the recent sunny forecast, but we’re glad photos were taken. We hope the roads are much safer and transport systems are back to normal.
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