Dieu Huong Do

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My name is DO Dieu Huong, and I am currently living in Beppu city, Oita prefecture, the city of the wind, hugged by mountains, soothed by the sea, and best of all, home of the world’s second largest outflow of hot springs. Although the city is quite small, with a population of about 120,000, we have the highest density of foreigners in Japan (approx 3.8%) thanks to the establishment of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) in the year 2000.

I am originally from Hanoi, Vietnam. I first arrived in Japan in 2004 when I was 17, did undergraduate and graduate school at APU, finishing in 2010. I am now working as Admissions Counselor for the APU International Admissions Office. Although I have been living in the same city for the last 7 years, I still find Beppu so amazing with all the natural scenery and traditional events. Other nearby cities and towns in Oita prefecture, such as Hiji, Yufuin and Taketa, still hold so many secrets waiting for us to discover. So I hope you can enjoy the experiences with me through my journeys in Oita.

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Beppu Fireworks Festival 2025

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The Beppu Fireworks Festival is a must-see summer event. It is held annually on either the last weekend of July or first weekend..

Oita 22 2 Free Entry

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Steamed Dishes from Hell’s Kitchen

Beppu's Jigoku Mushi Kobo--“steamed dishes from Hell’s kitchen”--will give you a food experience you can’t get anywhere el..

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Pear-picking in Matsumoto Garden

Imagine picking the best quality pears fresh from the tree and sharing them with family or friends—definitely one of the sweet..

Oita 4

Activities

Oga Farm

Oga farm has thousands of flower and herb types, as well as several events depending on its harvest seasons.

Oita 2

Culture

Beppu Fireworks Festival 2025

Late Jul

The Beppu Fireworks Festival is a must-see summer event. It is held annually on either the last weekend of July or first weekend..

Oita 22 2 Free Entry

Activities

Pear-picking in Matsumoto Garden

Imagine picking the best quality pears fresh from the tree and sharing them with family or friends—definitely one of the sweet..

Oita 4

Activities

Oga Farm

Oga farm has thousands of flower and herb types, as well as several events depending on its harvest seasons.

Oita 2

Food

Steamed Dishes from Hell’s Kitchen

Beppu's Jigoku Mushi Kobo--“steamed dishes from Hell’s kitchen”--will give you a food experience you can’t get anywhere el..

Oita 1 7

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