NEWS

On April 7, 2024 (Sun), students from the College of Sustainability and Tourism (ST) participated in one of the special events of the 110th Beppu Hatto Onsen Festival, the "Yu Bukake Festival," held in Beppu City this year.

The College of Sustainability and Tourism (ST) aims to connect with the local community, the city of Beppu, and its people, striving for regional revitalization. As part of its activities, ST participated in this festival. The event attracted not only newly enrolled students but also seniors and students from other colleges, resulting in a turnout of hundreds of participants. Together, they roamed the streets of Beppu, joyfully drenched in hot spring water, their smiles illuminating the atmosphere.

The Beppu Hatto Onsen Festival has been a beloved event among the local community since the year 1910. Particularly this year, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Beppu’s municipal status and the 110th Onsen Festival, the Yu Bukake Festival featured a total of 210 tons of hot spring water, surpassing the usual amount, creating even more excitement.

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