Ōita (city)
Ōita (大分市, Ōita-shi) is the capital city of Ōita Prefecture.[1]
Ōita skyline with a view of the bay
Flag
Seal
It has been recognized as a core city since 1997.[2]
History
In the 16th century, Ōita became a center for trade with the Portuguese.[1]
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[1]
- 2002 – FIFA World Cup
References
- Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2002). "Ōita" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 742.
- 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.
- Nussbaum, "Ōita-ken" at p. 742.
Other websites
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- Ōita city (in English) Archived 2011-11-15 at the Wayback Machine; http://www.city.oita.oita.jp/en/index.html Archived 2007-02-05 at the Wayback Machine
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