Nestled at the foot of Japan's Northern Alps mountains ... which host two of the 10 skiing grounds making up what is now dubbed "Hakuba Valley," are no exceptions. During the days when young ...

HAKUBA VALLEY, Japan — Snow crab legs protruded from a ... the extensive Hakuba Valley shuttle (600 yen, $4.22 per ride, or free with same-day lift ticket). In addition, most ski areas operate ...