What really sets the place apart is its quirky bear-themed decor and its adorable mascot, Kuma-chan.
In Japanese,Kuma-chanmeans little bear.
But dont be fooledtheres actually a rather sinister darkness lurking just beneath the bright kawaii aesthetic.
The most important part of any hot pot is choosing a flavor for the broth.
And at Kuma-chan Onsen, once you pick your flavor, youll be joined by none other than Kuma-chan.
Never mind that the toasty spring is actually your bowl.
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Yep, thats right.
Kuma-chan is actually a part of your meal.
Why bears, you ask?
Itd feel vicious if we went with dogs or cats, right?reasonsthe Japanese restaurant’s staff.
Sometimes bears kill people… And, well, that seems to sum it up.
It’s pretty solid logic to back up a rather clever concept.
And judging by the restaurant’s success, bears seem to make for pretty good broth.
They also give you a choice between dumplings, ramen, or Korean Tteok-bokki to finish it off.
In fact, it probably makes things easier if you just lean into the whole hot springs storyline.
Thats right, Kuma-chan is really enjoying that long, relaxing soak.
Yeah, thats it.
Hes just enjoying the hot springs.
Why did you never see him pop his head back up?
He probably just slipped out while you werent looking.
The only downside is that the adorable bear is actually a part of the meal.
Or maybe he’s just enjoying a nice, relaxing dip in the hot springs.
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