Japan's skiing industry hits bumpy patch

International visitor numbers surge even as domestic demand flags

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Foreign visitors enjoy the slopes in Hakuba Valley, in central Japan's Nagano prefecture. (Courtesy of Evergreen International Ski School)

THOMAS SHOMAKER, Contributing writer

TOKYO -- With their fine powder snow, hot springs and scenic vistas, Japan's international ski destinations, buoyed by pent-up demand and yen weakness, are booming following a COVID-19-induced slumber lasting more than two years.

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