More than 100 shelter overnight in Japan shrine due to heavy snow
BBC • 1/3/2026 • Last cited 1/4/2026
Summary
More than 100 visitors were stranded overnight at the Mitsumine Shrine in Japan due to heavy snowfall that led to road closures, according to the BBC. The shrine provided shelter as the surrounding areas became inaccessible.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
11 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
BBC
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 11 days - proven survivor
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