Ski resort tackles growing tension between Japanese, foreign residents

A growing number of complaints regarding an increase in foreign residents is straining relations in Japan's Niseko, an area internationally known for its famous ski resorts on the northernmost main island of Hokkaido.In the town of Kutchan, foreign residents make up over 10 percent of the population during winter seasons, and tension has been mounting between Japanese residents as the region continues to look for ways for the two groups to coexist.Some foreign residents have also been raising their voices to ask that improvements be made to administrative facilities and financial institutio…READ FULL ARTICLE