Beitou Hot Spring Museum and Chichibu City Start Cultural Exchange: 'Welcome to Taiwan Beitou in Chichibu'
The Beitou Hot Spring Museum and Chichibu City are hosting a cultural exchange event, 'Welcome to Taiwan Beitou in Chichibu,' leveraging their shared status as rail-connected hot spring towns.
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The Beitou Hot Spring Museum in Taipei, Taiwan, is hosting a hot spring cultural exchange event titled "Welcome to Taiwan Beitou in Chichibu" at the "Seibu Chichibu Ekimae Onsen Matsuri-no-Yu" in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture, from May 30 to June 12, 2026. This event highlights the shared characteristics of both regions as hot spring destinations connected to cities by rail. The venue features exhibits on Beitou's history and hot spring culture, as well as works by Taiwanese creators. On the opening day, Beitou Hot Spring Museum Director Zhong Zhao-jia visited Japan to discuss regional practices with Chichibu Mayor Kazuhiko Seino and other stakeholders.
FAQ
Why are Beitou and Chichibu collaborating?
Because they share the commonality of being hot spring towns connected to cities by rail.