More than a winter wonderland

While its perfect snow is much sought after by skiers, this Japanese resort also offers treats that satisfy other pleasures — and not just in winter, either.

IT couldn’t get much better than this: sitting by large windows, gazing out at the icing-sugar snow being sifted down onto the majestic white mountaintops as we feast on bowlfuls of piping hot, flavourful ramen (noodles) laden with juicy-sweet Hokkaido crab.