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Aveiro in Japan to Stretch Tears

Aveiro in Japan to Stretch Tears

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Committee of the Municipal Chamber of Aveiro visits Japan and Oita's sister city. Japanese students come to the city of the canals to develop a pedagogical project.Read Article

"Minamiaso Studies" Lecture Held in Minamiaso Village: A History Researcher From the Village Explains the Folk Customs of the Late Edo Period

"Minamiaso Studies" Lecture Held in Minamiaso Village: A History Researcher From the Village Explains the Folk Customs of the Late Edo Period

The second lecture of this year for the "Minamiaso Studies Course," which teaches the history and culture of Minamiaso village, was held on the 4th at the "LOOP Minamiaso" complex in Kawakage, Minamiaso village. Nagano Hironori (64), a history researcher from the village, from Oita city, gave a lecture titled "The History and Folklore of Minamiaso." Sponsored by the village library. The lecture exceeded capacity.Read Article

Hello Kitty can win resort in Japan with expansion of Harmonyland

Sanrio expects to announce a detailed plan to build accommodation in Harmonyland, Oita province, until the end of 2026, when the park will complete 35 yearsOita · Oita Read Article

Oita's Enen sets a new template for inclusive hubs for infact care

The Social Welfare Corporation Oita Prefecture Welfare Association opened Enen on 1 May, a single‑storey hub that pairs nursery care with a community commons between Haneda Higashi Park and Takio Nursery School. The scheme is the first in Kyūshū chosen by the Nippon Foundation’s Future Welfare Facility Architecture programme, which selected three projects from 292 proposals. (Photo by Yoshiro Masuda, via oita-fu.com) Local consultations show tha…Oita · Oita Read Article

Oita: Arrival Day of Dutch Ship Liefde Commemorated; 425th Anniversary of Japan-Netherlands Exchanges

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USUKI, Oita — A ceremony was recently held to mark the day when the Liefde, a Dutch ship carrying British navigator William Adams (Japanese name: Miura Anjin), is said to have arrived on Kuroshima, a remote island in Usuki, Oita Prefecture, in 1600.Oita · Oita Read Article

Japan Rebrands An Entire Airport To Be Hello Kitty Themed

Japan, the land of the rising sun and the birthplace of the beloved Sanrio Character, Hello Kitty. Known for her cuteness and iconic red bow, the Hello Kitty craze has gone above and beyond, marking years of popularity that never seem to die down. In an adorable blend of travel and fandom, Oita Airport has rebranded itself to be a “Hello Kitty Airport”, packed with Hello Kitty-themed signage, a souvenir shop with exclusive merchandise and a phot…Oita · Oita Read Article

Taira in a slump and at a critical juncture Auto Racing SF Unfamiliar with the machine Struggles

Hibiki Taira (24) of Koza High School, who will be the first driver from the prefecture to compete in the All Japan Super Formula Championship (SF), the nation's top formula car race, is facing a critical moment. Depending on the results of the fifth race in Oita from the 17th, he may be replaced by another driver.Oita · Oita Read Article

Japan Unveils Adorable Hello Kitty Airport

Japan has transformed Oita Airport into a kawaii wonderland that will make Sanrio fans swoon. The newly rebranded Oita Hello Kitty Airport officially opened on April 13, 2025, as part of the festivities surrounding the World Expo underway in Osaka. This first-of-its-kind themed airport features adorable Hello Kitty and Sanrio character decorations throughout the facility, from the exterior signage to the international arrivals area. During their…Oita · Oita See the Story

Japan bets on Hello Kitty at its airport to boost tourism

According to Euromonitor International, experiential tourism is growing by 6.5% annually. Tourists look not only for places to visit, but also for stories to tell. Thematic experiences fulfill that function. Experience tourism generates greater economic impact and loyalty among tourists. Japan bets on Hello Kitty at its airport to boost tourism Japan has found an original way to attract visitors to the Osaka International Expo 2025 by transformi…Tourism · Oita Read Article

Thirty years from now, 30% of universities will be international students, and classes will be taught in English

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More and more young people are studying in Japan. Some universities have already established multinational campuses. If this momentum continues, we are approaching a future where 20-30% of students will be international students and classes will be taught in English. The population of 18-year-olds in 2050 may be nearly 40% smaller than it is now, but the number of international students finding work in Japan will increase, bringing vitality to t…Oita · Oita Read Article

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