The heaviest snowfall in 20 years turns Tokyo streets into a silver wonderland
Last updated 2026-09-24 — Recent heavy snowfall in Tokyo, the heaviest in 20 years, has caused various inconveniences such as transportation and power disruptions, but it has also transformed Tokyo into a silver-white world. The landmarks blanketed in snow are even more atmospheric in winter. Especially tomorrow, which is Valentine's Day in the Western calendar...
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Recent heavy snowfall in Tokyo, the heaviest in 20 years, has caused various inconveniences such as transportation and power disruptions, but it has also transformed Tokyo into a silver-white world. The landmarks blanketed in snow are even more atmospheric in winter. Especially tomorrow, which is Valentine's Day in the Western calendar, if it continues to snow, it will become a true "Silver Valentine’s Day," adding even more romance to the occasion.
Tokyo has recently been hit by heavy snow, with its vast white expanse showcasing a side of the city vastly different from summer. (Image source / Screenshot from the internet)
Tokyo Station (Image source / Screenshot from the internet)
Senso-ji Temple’s Kaminarimon Gate (Image source / Screenshot from the internet)
Shibuya’s Hachiko Statue (Image source / Screenshot from the internet)
Omotesando (Image source / Screenshot from the internet)
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