ASAHIKAWA, Hokkaido—A bus operator here is trying to reinvigorate the industry by fully restoring a rare vehicle from the high-flying 1960s, design flaw and all. Asahikawa Denkikido Co.

To get to the resort, visitors take a bus from JR ... is a strong signal for ski resorts to decarbonize and not use fossil fuels." (Japanese original by Kohei Shinkai, Hokkaido News Bureau) ...