For Western Japan and the Japan sea side, people have to keep shoveling snow spots that the roofs don't crash under the weight. Tottori prefecture has been having record snowfalls this week, and there were several occasions when vehicles were stranded due to snow (https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20170124_36/).
Ski resorts had a hard time last year, but will be doing great this year once the strong winds cease.