today looking wet for northern sections, and we are looking at snowfall that's been impacting the hokido area since last night. that continues today and that snowfall is spreading across the area as we head into the afternoon evening hours. temperatures are on the low side today, reflecting in the forecasts. highs in single digit it is even in towards sevndai. as we look further south, too, still in the upper teens for the rest of the region, but that will be changing in the next couple of days. we're looking at cooler weather to come on and across japan, and it will finally start feel like the beginning of winter. elsewhere across the station, we're looking at highs expected up to 12 in seoul and 13 in beijing. here, too, quite cool. in the south, much warmer picture. 32 degrees expected in manila. over towards the americas, long line of clouds is forming over the eastern end of the united states. we've got rain bands starting to form under this cold front here, and that could include some outbreaks of severe weather. so areas in the deep south, parts of the lower midwest, you want to w

at the range, troops conducted a mock attack using type 90 battle tanks deployed from hokido. this is the first large scale participation by troops for drills in the region. the drills at the range will last until tuesday. >>> the kabuki theater is a traditional art that combines acting and dance. it has a history of over 400 years. all of the roles on stage are played by males. it this man has been one of the leading women for the last 40 years. his dancing techniques captures the essence of female elegance, and he has fans all around the globe. >> last week kabuki actor was awarded the prestigious kyoto prize which is given to people that made major contribution in the arts and sciences. we sat down with him to find out what the essence of a woman's beauty is when expressed by a man. >> reporter: he's 61 years old. he was first introduced to kabuki at the age of 5. enthralled by the beauty to stage, he started to train the following year. what was it that attracted you to taking on the roles? >> translator: it was because they are so beautiful. there was something magical ab