A record influx of overseas visitors has descended on the famed Niseko ski resort on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, driving food and other costs to exorbitant heights, to the concern of residents.In one restaurant, an Australian woman said she felt satisfied after spending 10,000 yen ($66) on sushi. A Chinese visitor remarked that while it was not cheap, the prices were reasonable considering how expensive things are in Europe.The price hikes extend to accommodations in the area, with a private lodging operator in Rankoshi, a town in the Niseko area, saying he raised his nightly rates…READ FULL ARTICLE
