Ingrid Yang

I am developing a visually driven feature for Coveteur centered on Beppu’s bathing culture through the dual lens of beauty ritual and object design. Working title: “Inside the Ritual: How Beppu’s Bathhouses Redefine Beauty” The piece will explore: • The skin and nervous-system benefits of Beppu’s mineral waters and mud • Post-soak glow and traditional bathing rituals • The intimate objects that define the experience — woven bath baskets, hinoki stools, indigo noren curtains, yukata, ceramic tea cups, lacquer trays • Generational ryokan culture and the aesthetics of steam, cedar, and stone I am seeking a luxury ryokan or design-forward hotel in Beppu interested in hosting a 2–3 night stay in exchange for editorial consideration. The property must have strong visual identity and photogenic bathing spaces, as this piece will be highly image-driven and require beautiful visuals (architecture, textiles, bath rituals, and detail shots). About me: I am a board-certified internal medicine physician and longevity specialist who leads global wellness retreats and writes for national publications including The New York Times, Well+Good, Outside, and Travel + Leisure (Asia). My background allows me to bring medical credibility to the mineral and skin-health angle while maintaining a refined lifestyle narrative. Ideal properties: • Traditional or contemporary ryokan with exceptional onsen design • Distinctive textiles, ceramics, or object storytelling • Access to bath preparation rituals or behind-the-scenes elements • Visually compelling architecture and steam environments Travel timeline: March 20-23 Please include: • Property overview • High-resolution imagery or media kit • Details on onsen mineral composition (if available) • Hosting considerations