OITA--Archaeologists here unearthed a Christian relic in the grounds of the stronghold of a samurai clan that ruled northern ...

Somen noodles flowed in cold water for around 90 minutes down a bamboo chute measuring 4,031.76 meters long, setting a ...

Oita – After a large-scale fire broke out in the Saganoseki district of Oita, many companies and prominent figures with ties to the region have announced donations and other aid to support recovery ...

A major fire swept through a residential area in the southern Japanese city of Oita, forcing the evacuation of 175 people, the local government said on Wednesday. One person remains missing.

Don’t freak out when you try to board a flight to this southwestern Japanese prefecture and the destination on the ticket says “Hello Kitty” — you’re definitely on the right plane. Oita, a scenic ...

Video shared to social media shows the ground shaking at Oita train station after a major earthquake rocked Japan's southern ...

OITA -- Oita Airport will be temporarily renamed "Oita Hello Kitty Airport" during the World Expo in Osaka Prefecture, which kicks off April 13. The initiative, announced by the Oita Prefectural ...

Famous for its onsen (hot springs), Oita Prefecture has posted a promotional video featuring former Olympians performing synchronized swimming in geothermal pools in a bid to “heat up” momentum for an ...

Oita Prefecture has been known since ancient times as the "Land of Plenty." But why? Cyclist James Hobbs looks for answers on a 3 day, 350km ride through this southern region. His route through Oita's ...