In Pictures: Heavy snowfall in central Tokyo

Heavy snowfall in central Tokyo causes traffic congestion, train delays and flight cancellations, and it is expected to continue through Tuesday (Jan 23) morning according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

The Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan 22, 2018.
The Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan 22, 2018. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
People wait in a queue for taxis at Akihabara station in Tokyo on Jan 22, 2018.
People wait in a queue for taxis at Akihabara station in Tokyo on Jan 22, 2018. PHOTO: AFP
Snow falls as the National Diet building stands in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan 22, 2018.
Snow falls as the National Diet building stands in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan 22, 2018. PHOTO: AFP
A man rides a bicycle in the heavy snow in Tokyo, Japan on Jan 22, 2018.
A man rides a bicycle in the heavy snow in Tokyo, Japan on Jan 22, 2018. PHOTO: REUTERS
A man holding an umbrella makes his way in the heavy snow at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan on Jan 22, 2018.
A man holding an umbrella makes his way in the heavy snow at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan on Jan 22, 2018.PHOTO: REUTERS
A woman and a dog make their way in the heavy snow at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan on Jan 22, 2018.
A woman and a dog make their way in the heavy snow at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan on Jan 22, 2018. PHOTO: REUTERS
People holding umbrellas make their way in the heavy snow at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan on Jan 22, 2018.
People holding umbrellas make their way in the heavy snow at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan on Jan 22, 2018. PHOTO: REUTERS
Pedestrians cross a street in central Tokyo, Japan, on Jan 22, 2018.
Pedestrians cross a street in central Tokyo, Japan, on Jan 22, 2018. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
Snow falls over the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan 22, 2018.
Snow falls over the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan 22, 2018. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
Snow falls over the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan 22, 2018.
Snow falls over the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan 22, 2018. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
Visitors congregate as snow falls over the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan 22, 2018.
Visitors congregate as snow falls over the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan 22, 2018.PHOTO: EPA-EFE
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