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Controversy Arises Around Muslim Cemetery Development in Oita
The local assembly of Hiji Town in Oita Prefecture will request the national Government to weigh in on a Muslim cemetery's controversial development. A plan to create a Muslim grav...
Whisky Production Resumes In Oita After Two Decades
Whisky production resumes in Oita Prefecture for the first time over 22 years. A liquor shop owner in Taketa City, Shoji Utoda, installed authentic Scottish equipment in a storehou...
Oita Aquarium Turns to Crowdfunds to feed Animals and Fish
Umitamago, an aquarium in Oita Prefecture, is running a crowdfunding project to feed its sea animals. Umitamago, which is home to about 15,000 fish and animals, has seen a reduced ...
Cities in Oita Launch Compete For Seafood Eaters
Usuki City and Beppu City in Oita Prefecture compete for tourists by launching similar discount campaigns; ‘Fugu (puffer fish) wari’ vs. ‘Oni (ogre) wari.’ While ‘Oni wari’ discoun...
Daiichi Kotsu To Operate Hovercraft in Oita
Oita Prefecture selected Daiichi Kotsu Sangyo Co., Ltd. as the candidate operator of its hovercraft. The Kitakyushu-based taxi company was the only company to apply as the operator...
APU and PR Times Partner in Promoting Student Startups
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) and PR Times Inc. have established a partnership to promote student startups. The university has seen four student startups between 2018 a...
Attack of Titan in Hita Game Features Hita City
The GPS-based smartphone game “Attack of Titan in Hita” was released on September 13. The application allows players to embark on an actual quest around Hita City (Oita,) the homet...
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) To Students ¥30,000
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) in Oita Prefecture announced a special payout to all students amidst the impact of the new coronavirus crisis. As APU plans to resume oper...
Local Governments Hiring Staff to Fight Unemployment
Local governments are creating positions for people who lose their jobs due to the impact of the coronavirus. The mayor of Beppu City, Oita, announced on April 13 that the city wou...
Usa City Designated as a Sake Brewing Special Zone of Japan
Usa City in Oita Prefecture has become the second seishu (sake liquor) special zone in Japan. The new special zone allows local breweries to open an additional brewing facility pur...