DOCUMENTARY
Discover Toyonokuni
DOCUMENTARY
2016
15 minutes Episode(s): 50
english
Japanese
"Toyono Kuni" is how the people refer to Oita prefecture in Kyushu. Oita is known for its various food, nature, history, culture, and numerous hot springs. Take a trip around Oita through the lens of our 4K cameras and feel the beauty and rich culture of this region.
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