Many cars stuck on the rode in Obihiro City, Hokkaido Prefecture on February 4, 2025.Acording to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the 12hour snowfall in Obihiro City reached 120cm by 9:00 a.m. on Feb 4, the largest ever recorded at six observation sites on the Pacific side of Hokkaido Prefecture.( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )