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By Satoshi Yamaguchi / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer
15:06 JST,
December 17, 2025
OITA – Two cities in Oita Prefecture known for their onsen hot spring resorts have agreed to form a partnership aiming to develop the region into the world’s top area for onsen tourism. Beppu City, home to Beppu Onsen, and Yufu City, home to Yufuin Onsen, have apparently overcome their longsta...