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 โ€œsky riceโ€ the product is said to be the best in the area. Yummy.

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