Right in front of Beppu Station, you'll find this fun statue of Aburaya Kumahachi - basically the godfather of Beppu tourism. The best part? He's got a better wardrobe than most of us, with his outfit changing regularly to match seasons and special events. It's like Beppu's own mannequin challenge!

The location is perfect - you've got everything happening right there: the main shopping area, the station, and even this lovely little foot bath where you can soak your tired feet while admiring Kumahachi's latest fashion choices. He's the guy who put Beppu's "hells" on the tourist map, so it's fitting that he's still greeting visitors today.