First snowfall of 2026 in Tokyo, Japan-Xinhua

People walk on a street on the first snow day of 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

TOKYO, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) — The season’s first snow fell over Tokyo, Japan, softening the city’s silhouette, while warm amber lights glowed from thousands of windows.

The snowfall on Friday was a day earlier than the average and 14 days later than last season, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

People walk on a street on the first snow day of 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)A woman walks on a street on the first snow day of 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)A man walks on a street on the first snow day of 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)People walk on a street on the first snow day of 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)A man walks on a street on the first snow day of 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)People walk on a street on the first snow day of 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)A woman walks on a street on the first snow day of 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)■