NHK reported, quoting the Japan Meteorological Agency. Strong winds and heavy snow led to the cancellations of at least 296 international and domestic flights and caused disruptions in traffic, according to Jiji Press.The Japan Meteorological Agency issued snow storm, heavy snow, high waves and storm surge warnings for Kitami City, Hokkaido. This video shows blizzard in Kitami on December 17. Credit: YouTube/片田克典">