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Through our channel, we want to share the local culture Oita has to offer together with our host Haruka Styles and local tour guides. Each episode will explore Oita’s unique experiences, activities, culture, accommodation, food, and history.

We hope you’ll learn something about our beautiful prefecture and add it to your bucket list of places to visit in Japan. Get heated up with us and join the ride, with new episodes uploaded every Saturday, JST!

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Rewind Video

Check out this compliation of the videos we've released about Oita Prefecture until now!

Starring on stage at Kitsuki Castle Toen!

Welcome to Kitsuki City, a castle town where you can feel the atmosphere of the Edo era.

I Tried Making Traditional Usuki Pottery!

Usuki is a charming castle city where you can feel the history of the Nanban trade period.

A Day in Himeshima. I Visited a Workation Island!

Join Haruka as she visits Himeshima Island located North East of Oita and famous for its fox dance!

Meeting Tao Drummers | Aso Kuju National Park

Join Haruka on the last day of her road trip through Aso Kuju as she meets the famous Tao drummers.

Visiting Amagase Onsen, Kusu, Hosenji Onsen!

Join Haruka Styles on the second day of her road trip, featuring the beautiful Amagase Onsen.

Visiting Tsukahara Onsen and Yufuin | Drive Oita!

This time Haruka came to Oita Prefecture and spent 3 days driving around some great spots!

Enjoy Pottery Craft in Sound
Onta pottery village

This time, Haruka Styles goes to Oita's pride, Pottery craft village, Onta pottery village in North of Hita city.

"Attack on Titan"
in Hita

Haruka Styles is visiting the hometown of Isayama Hajime who is the writer of the popular comic "Attack on Titan".

Feeling the scenery of Oita, Riding on Old Railway

Haruka Styles visited Nakatsushi Yabakei to experience riding the Maple Yaba cycling road.

Kunisaki Peninsula Minemichi
Long Trail

Kundong Peninsula retains the Liuxiang Manshan culture of its historic past.

River City, Taketa
Oita City

Taketa is a river city that's perfect to walk around in.

Enjoy nature and outdoor activities in Bungoono City.

I'd like to show you the nature experiences that are possible in Bungoono city!

Let's go to the home of Hello Kitty, Hiji Town!

This time, I would like to introduce an amusement park for the first time!

Travel back in time to Bungotakada's Showa Town!

Check out all of the photogenic spots this place has to offer!

Introducing the best places to experience Beppu's art!

Oita Prefecture has not only hot springs and gourmet food, but also artistic attractions!

Let me introduce the best of art in Oita!

Oita Prefecture has many places to see and feel not only hot springs and food but also artworks!

The Delicious Fish of Oita Prefecture!

Haruka Styles explores why Saiki's fish is so good with the guidance of Mr. Hirakawa Osamu.

Haruka's Day Out With Animals in Oita

Exploring the African Safari, Umitamago Aquarium and Tsukumi Dolphin Island

Japanese Countryside Farm Stay Experience

For this video, Haruka Styles tried out a local farm stay experience.

Best Spots To Relax In Beppu City

If you think of Onsens in Oita, the first place that comes to mind is Beppu Onsen!

Welcome To Oita - More Than Just Onsen

Explore Oita Japan is the official YouTube Channel for Oita Prefecture.

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