Foreign ski instructors and guides operating illegally in Japan have sparked concerns that the practice could disrupt public order, create unfair competition and raise safety issues. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/01/japan/society/illegal-ski-instructors/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #niigata #nagano #hokkaido #tourism #immigration #jobs #yuzawa #rurallife #expats #foreignworkers
Foreign ski instructors and guides operating illegally in Japan spark concerns

Officials and businesses in major winter destinations warn that such illicit operations could disrupt public order, create unfair competition and raise safety concerns.

The Japan Times
Echigo-Yuzawa (Niigata Prefecture) - Let's travel around Japan!

Echigo-Yuzawa is a hot spring resort by steep Mt.Tanigawa. Some ski resorts are around the town. By Shinkansen train, it takes only 1.5 hours from Tokyo.

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