Ski operators in Niigata faring well in trying to attract foreign

Ski operators in Niigata faring well in trying to attract foreign

NIIGATA, Japan - Photo taken Jan. 2 shows two Russian guides (R) giving information to two Russian guests at a hotel near Naeba Ski Resort in the town of Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture. Ski resort operators in the prefecture on the Sea of Japan are faring relatively well in their attempt to attract foreign visitors despite the strong yen and slowdown in the global economy. (Kyodo)

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