The chairlifts at Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort in Japan take on an agricultural role in the off-season where they are loaded up with rice ears to dry them out before they hit the market. Known as “sky rice” the product is said to be the best in the area. Yummy.

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....