Beppu Onsen 'Nanoka Hitomeguri' Retreat to Host 'Iyanavi in Beppu Onsen,' a Wellness Tourism Program Supervised by a Certified Public Psychologist

Toji-Gurashi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Beppu City, Oita Prefecture; Representative Director: Shizuka Kanno), which operates the 'Nanoka Hitomeguri' retreat facility designed to restore mind and body through modern hot spring therapy (Toji), will host 'Iyanavi in Beppu Onsen,' a residential self-care seminar planned and supervised by certified public psychologist and clinical psychologist Tsutomu Sakou, starting Saturday, May 16, 2026.

■ 'Iyanavi in Beppu Onsen' Event Overview

'Iyanavi' is a wellness tourism program supervised by Mr. Sakou, an expert in medicine, psychology, and science. By combining 'scientific medicine, nature, and meditation,' the program aims to awaken one's latent 'dormant power' and 'active power.' This Beppu event integrates the hot spring programs and gut-health workshops offered by Nanoka Hitomeguri—based on the 24 solar terms—with locally-inspired activities to provide an experience of 'healing' and 'reclaiming one's true self.'

Certified Public Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist: Tsutomu Sakou

With over 15 years of experience in psychiatric general hospitals, he has spent 14 years conducting psychological assessments, counseling, and cognitive behavioral therapy/psychoeducation programs in outpatient and inpatient settings. He also has a track record of managing psychological teams as a head psychologist.

Event Name: Iyanavi in Beppu Onsen

Dates: May 16 (Sat) – May 18 (Mon), 2026

Venue: Toji Retreat Facility 'Nanoka Hitomeguri' (Ogura, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture)

Organizer: Iyanavi - Tsutomu Sakou (Clinical Psychologist / Certified Public Psychologist / Meditation Instructor / Sleep & Mental Health Expert)

Cooperation: Toji-Gurashi Co., Ltd.

【Itinerary】

Day 1: 5/16 (Sat)

Check-in (14:00)

Health assessment & hot spring counseling

Seasonal Five-Element (Gogyo) health cooking

Relaxation session to improve sleep quality