TOKYO -- Ski lift ticket prices across Japan are climbing as resorts grapple with labor shortages and aging infrastructure.
Outdated infrastructure and rising wages drive lift pass prices higher

Like many resorts, Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort has steadily increased its lift prices year by year. (Karuizawa Price Hotel Ski Resort)
TOKYO -- Ski lift ticket prices across Japan are climbing as resorts grapple with labor shortages and aging infrastructure.