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I plan on collecting a combination of quantitative and qualitative data from several different sources that could potentially offer valuable insight into changing narratives surrounding geothermal energy development. I expect my primary source of data to come from the Onsen resorts themselves, as I have discovered a handful of sites that are already engaged in binary geothermal energy projects or are pushing an “eco-friendly” aesthetic. The Tsuchiyu Onsen in Fukushima Prefecture and the Matsunoyama Onsen in Tokamachi, Niigata have both installed geothermal binary power generation systems. At these two locations I hope to interview the owners/managers, specifically looking for information regarding their decision to generate energy using hot spring water as well as what they might see as potential pros and cons of this approach. Time permitting, I also hope to travel to the Hoshinoya Karuizawa Onsen, as this facility is heavily promoting itself as a model for sustainable development (i.e. zero waste production, using hot spring water to heat buildings, etc.). By interviewing the proprietors of this establishment I hope to gain some insight into whether or not this model has grown in popularity post-Fukushima. I would also like to survey guests at this onsen (upon permission from the owners) to see what attracts them about the sustainability model and whether or not they believe geothermal development can coexist alongisde established Onsen culture and traditions.