Heavy snow is predicted in the Kanto-Koshin region, which has affected automakers, including canceling factory operations. Toyota Motor Corporation decided to suspend operations at a total of nine production lines at six factories from the morning of the 6th.

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. has suspended operations at its two completed vehicle plants, the Tochigi Plant and the Oppama Plant in Kanagawa Prefecture. Subaru has also decided to cancel nighttime operations on the 5th at their two finished car factories.