Heavy snowfall has caused traffic problems in northern Japan, the DPA reported.

More than 220 flights between the largest northern island of Hokkaido and other parts of the country were canceled today.

Part of Japan blocked by heavy snowfall

Regional rail transport has also been severely hampered.

About 130 trains were stopped due to snow-covered rails.

According to the meteorological agency, the situation is expected to gradually normalize, but new snow is expected in some areas tomorrow.