FRESH AIR.

The article discusses a ryokan called AIR Myoko, located in the Japanese Alps, that combines Australian and Japanese influences. The ryokan offers on-piste accommodation for skiers and snowboarders, with communal dining and traditional Japanese design elements. The ryokan also serves as a gallery for visiting artists and chefs, including Australian chefs Joel Bennetts and Luke Burgess. The article highlights the couple's efforts to blend tradition and innovation, and their plans to expand the ryokan's offerings beyond the winter season. [Extracted from the article]