Transportation Hello Kitty Takes Over Oita Airport For Expo 2025 Kim Bergström Apr 14, 2025 To coincide with the commencement of Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, Oita Airport has transformed into “Oita Hello Kitty Airport,” a l..
Activities More Fun Coming to Oita for Sanrio Fans Kim Bergström Dec 11, 2025 If you're heading to Kyushu soon, Oita has something exciting on the horizon. Sanrio is beginning a major makeover of its long-running..
Area Yufu Nestled in the heart of Oita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Yufu is a city known for its beautiful natural scenery and excellent hot spring resorts. The northwest section of the city is home..
Culture Ogiyama Fire Festival 2026 Apr 1st - Apr 5th The Ogiyama Fire Festival started in 1976 and is held in early April each year as part of the Beppu Onsen Festival. The event serves..
Planning Beppu Makes Booking.com's Trending Destinations List Kim Bergström Jan 14, 2024 Beppu is gaining in popularity among Booking.com users, with the accommodation website listing the region as one of its top 10 trending..
Activities Beppu Tsurumi-dake Cold Weather Competition 2027 Late Jan The Beppu Tsurumi-dake Cold Weather Competition at Beppu Ropeway offers several unique ways to make the best of the winter season...
Culture New Year's Sunrise at Beppu Ropeway 2027 Friday - Jan 1st In Japan, the first sunrise of the year, known as hatsuhinode, holds profound cultural and spiritual significance. The cherished..
Activities Bungotakada Nanohana Festa 2026 Early Mar - Mid Apr The Bungotakada Nanohana Festa sees an incredible 22 million nanohana plants filling a space of 16.5 hectares, covering the area..