Ōita (city)

is the capital city of Ōita Prefecture.Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2002). "Ōita" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 742.

It has been recognized as a core city since 1997.Jacobs, A.J.  "Japan's Evolving Nested Municipal Hierarchy: The Race for Local Power in the 2000s," Urban Studies Research, Vol. 2011 (2011), p. 8 [PDF 8 of 14]; retrieved 2012-12-5.

 History 
In the 16th century, Ōita became a center for trade with the Portuguese.

Some famous places in Nishinomiya are Koshien Stadium, where the professional baseball team the Hanshin Tigers play, and Nishinomiya Gardens.

Timeline
 1562 – Funai Castle was built by Otomo Sorin
 2002 – FIFA World Cup

Geography
Ōita is on Beppu Bay in northeast Kyushu.Nussbaum, "Ōita-ken" at p. 742.

References

Other websites

 Ōita city  ; http://www.city.oita.oita.jp/en/index.html 

Category:Cities in Ōita Prefecture