Flying Cars to Begin Commercial Operations in Oita by 2028
Japanese startup SkyDrive has announced plans to launch commercial flying car operations in Oita Prefecture by 2028...
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Flying Cars to Begin Commercial Operations in Oita by 2028
Japanese startup SkyDrive has announced plans to launch commercial flying car operations in Oita Prefecture by 2028...
Beppu City Considers Implementing Lodging Tax
Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, has begun discussions on introducing a lodging tax to secure stable funding for...
Appraiser Arrested for Theft of Valued Jewelry
A 25-year-old appraiser from Oita City has been arrested for allegedly stealing three pieces of jewelry worth...
Oita Hovercraft Begins Beppu Bay Tours on November 30
Oita Daiichi Hover Drive will launch scenic tours of Beppu Bay starting November 30, offering 30-minute weekend trips from Oita City's terminal...
Sojitz Partners with Oita for Large-Scale Onion Production
Sojitz and Oita Prefecture signed an agreement on October 29 to increase large-scale onion production. Already operating on...
Oita Governor to Visit Taiwan for Tourism and Business Promotion
Oita Governor Kichiro Sato announced plans to visit Taiwan from August 25 to 27, 2024. The visit aims to promote tourism, attract businesses, and boost exports of agricultural and ...
Kyushu Electric and Government Consider New Pumped Storage Plant
Kyushu Electric Power Co. and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s Kyushu Regional Development Bureau are considering...
Oita Prefecture Sees Record Migration, Surpassing 10,000 in a Decade
Oita Prefecture announced on May 7th that a record 1,714 individuals relocated to the area in fiscal year 2023, surpassing the previous year by...
JR Kyushu Launches “Kanpachi-Ichiroku” Train for Scenic Hakata-Beppu Route
JR Kyushu will launch its new sightseeing train, the "Kanpachi-Ichiroku," on April 26, offering a lavish travel experience between Hakata Station and Beppu Station in Oita Prefectu...
BRT Hikoboshi Line to Add New Bus
The BRT Hikoboshi Line, connecting Hita Station in Oita Prefecture and Soeda Station in Fukuoka Prefecture, was launched in August last year as a response to...