Tokyo. The country's Fire and Disaster Management Agency reported on Wednesday that heavy snowfall across Japan since January 20 has resulted in 35 deaths and 358 injuries nationwide.Japanese media, citing government officials, reported casualties in several prefectures including Niigata, Akita, Yamagata, Hokkaido, and Aomori.As of Wednesday, 12 people had died in Niigata Prefecture, located on Japan's Sea of Japan coast.According to fire officials, most deaths occurred during snow removal operations. Cases of sudden illness due to the cold and subsequent hospitalizations are ongoing.The Japan Meteorological Agency stated that heavy snowfall occurred mainly over the Sea of Japan in northern and...