By Rin Sakuta (The Fountain staff) January 27, 2022 A short walk from Beppu Station, amidst the twinkling neon lights…
Hidden Stories in Oita
By Naoto Tobimatsu (The Fountain staff) January 23, 2022 Only a few people had a seat in a small theater…
Interview with Fountain staff: Chisaki Iwata
October 20, 2021 Interviewed by: Misaki ABE Misaki: Hello, Chisaki. Chisaki: Hello! Misaki: What did you do last summer vacation?…
What picture books give adults
By Urara Nakanishi January 17th ‘Please do not throw my picture books away!’, my daughter who was returning exclaimed as…
Sabbatical time changes people and their environment.
By Urara Nakanishi (The Fountain staff) January 4. 2022 For the Japanese people, life is about working. It’s very hard…
It’s not “What kind of”. It’s “How”
By Ryo Takagi (The Fountain staff) January 15th, 2022 Here we go again. It’s that time of year. A bunch…
The Leader of K-muse
By Panidsara Tseng (The Fountain staff) December 11, 2021 “I usually don’t get nervous,” Moe Umehara, the leader of K-muse said.…
Mitsuo Aida and his works come with wishes.
By Hanako Koda (The Fountain staff) January 16, 2022 Dec.17, 2021, was the 30th anniversary of his passing. That day,…
How to spend New Year in Japan
By Rikako Obata (The Fountain staff) January 23, 2022 When Saki Awane drew a fortune slip in the shrine, she…
One of the unique educational curriculums at the university
By Rin Sakuta(The Fountain staff) January 24, 2022 “Although the content of the seminar learning has not been utilized in…
Should online classes be completely eliminated?
By Riho Masuda (The Fountain staff) January 6, 2022 This year’s APU Buzzword Awards of the year, as surveyed by…
One’s motivation can be controlled by only oneself
By Rikako Obata (The Fountain staff) January 6, 2021 Hiroto Mizushima had to join his classes, but he was unmotivated…
A girl who wants to become a Self-Defense Force officer
By Rikako Obata (The Fountain staff) “It is important to always pursue what I lack to protect my country and…
Seeking as much comfort as possibly can
By Ryo Takagi (The Fountain staff) January 4th, 2022 According to World Health Organization (WHO), as of Dec. 29, 2021,…
I love hot springs, just it.
By Karin Tsukahara (The Fountain staff) December 6, 2021 “The motivation is that I love hot springs. That’s all. I…
Indu Vinayagam became a Resident Assistant to make her dream come true.
By Riho MASUDA (The Fountain staff) December 6, 2021 RAs are students who work 24/7 to support resident’s life at…
Sell, buy, and donate used clothes in Beppu
By Panidsara Tseng (The Fountain staff) January 5, 2022 Season changes. Trends. Fast fashion. Grow up. These factors are making…
Focus on domestic diversity in Japan
By Karin Tsukahara (The Fountain staff) December 20, 2021 “I was completely confused. I couldn’t understand what they were saying.…
Ontayaki, ceramics made in Hita
December 19, 2021 By Hanako Koda (The Fountain staff) A bus went deep into the woods and that made her…
Coffee is life for him!
By Yuto Gondo (The Fountain staff) January 20th, 2022 “Wouldn’t it be great if our house was a place where…