Japan’s famed ski paradise sees a jump in prices as tourists hit the slopes

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Niseko, located on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, is the country’s most famous ski town. But amid a blizzard of attention, local residents are feeling the strain of life in such a popular area. Property prices are up, grocery stores are stocked with pricey luxury items and a growing population of foreign-born seasonal workers are all causing tension in this mountain town.