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The record snowfall fell on the northern main island of Japan Hokkaido, disturbing traffic, causing the airport closure and delaying supplies.
The Prefecture Government of Hokkaido said a record snowfall was observed, especially in the eastern regions of the island, including Obihiro and Kushiro, whose city offices had received dozens of calls for assistance from drivers whose vehicles were in snow.
Strong interruptions of snow and traffic came just when a popular snowy snow festival in southern Hokkaido began in Saporo, although the city was not facing great interruptions.
The television footage showed that the residents of the snow and passengers were pushing vehicles that crashed. No injuries or major damage have been reported so far.
In Obihiro, a record snowfall of 129 cm (4 feet) was discovered earlier on Tuesday.
The Japanese Meteorological Agency said two powerful low pressure systems move on both sides of the Japanese archipelago, sending cold air to the region.
The agency estimates up to 100 cm (3.3 feet) snow in northwestern Japan and 50 cm (1.6 feet) more in Hokkaido over the next 24 hours until Wednesday evening.
The prefecture said parts of highways and main roads were closed and train services in the affected areas were stopped. The slopes were closed due to the snow at Obihiriro and Kushiro's airports, while dozens of flights in and outside Hokkaido were canceled, affecting thousands of people.
About 370 schools canceled classes on Tuesday in Hokkaido, according to the prefecture.
The snow also caused the closure of post offices and other distribution services, a delay in supply within Hokkaido and to destinations in Japan.
Hokkaido officials have called on residents and visitors to wear shovels and warm clothes in their vehicles if they stopped in the snow.
