Tokyo residents and visitors to the city alike often seek a break from the urban jungle in the form of day trips out of the city. And what better respite can there be than a trip to the seaside? A fishing village and a rocky shoreline is an ideal escape:…
The iconic reclining Buddha, lying on its right with the head propped on an arm, is said to represent the Buddha as he moved to “the state beyond Nirvana” (in other words, passed out of this world). It is an image to encourage people that they, too, can one day…
Last month, part 1 of this article used Beppu’s centennial as a modern hot springs resort town to take a closer look at Beppu’s distinctive onsen baths and other health resort options in the area. In addition to Beppu’s health and beauty options, however, there is also sightseeing fun. This,…
The Oita Prefecture city of Beppu, well known as an onsen (hot springs) resort, turns 100 this year. While a century is an admirable milestone, in the case of Beppu, one has to do a double take. After all, the hot springs for which Beppu is so well known have…
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