More than 100 shelter overnight in Japan shrine due to heavy snow
Summary
More than 100 people stayed overnight in a shrine in Japan after heavy snow blocked the roads leading to it. This event occurred at the Mitsumine Shrine in Saitama prefecture, where people took shelter due to safety concerns.Key Facts
- Around 130 people sheltered at Mitsumine Shrine due to road closures from heavy snow.
- The local government confirmed no one fell ill after staying at the shrine.
- Japan is experiencing significant snowfall, with up to 80cm in some areas over the past 72 hours.
- Heavy snow and icy conditions led to several accidents, prompting road closures.
- The Mitsumine Shrine, at 1,110 meters above sea level, is a historic Shinto site.
- The shrine is dedicated to the deities Izanami and Izanagi, linked to Japanese mythology.
- The shrine is located near Chichibu city in the mountains.
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