They were playing the same music that you'd hear in a gay bar in the US, the drinks were over-priced ($8 for a cup of beer), there were drag queens (in a "leather" bar), and most of the crowd were English speakers. Commercial production of black eggs boiled in the bubbling hot springs of Owakudani began several decades ago—but the longevity myth tied to them stretches back much further. A thick, mineral-rich fog clings to the air, an unmistakable reminder that the earth here is very much alive. Welcome to Owakudani , one of the most otherworldly destinations in Japan.
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Gay restaurants, shops, and clubs are positioned in the identical location so for the not so outgoing person, it is still doable to be catered to by such establishments without the need of having to go far out of your comfort zone in an attractive Gay Street in Hakone. Words Victoire Dufay. Situated at an altitude of m, the main sulphur mine is open to visitors. It can be accessed by road or by a cable car that offers an impressive view over Lake Ashi and the arid, smoking mountain.