Beppu is a hot springs resort in southern Japan. Stylishly retro houses dot the city, and the steam rising from the city's hot springs produces a tranquil air. Visitors can even cook for themselves using the steam to heat their cooking gear. Every year over 100,000 tourists from abroad visit Beppu, which is also the home to many foreign students and long-term foreign residents. Most are completely charmed by this city rich in the intrinsic emotionalism that underlies Japanese culture. Inspirational Hot Springs takes an interesting look at the foreigners who love Beppu and commit themselves with surprising passion to serving as tourist guides.
