The Tombo is an English publication produced in Oita. It includes information about local events as well as articles on a variety of topics.
We recommend the AJET Connect Magazine. The magazine is sponsored by the National AJET and brings you content about the ex-pat community in Japan.
Jisho.org is a Japanese dictionary website. One of the most useful functions allows you to draw Japanese characters.
Apps
If you have a smartphone we strongly advise you to download the Line app. This is an messenger app similar to the WeChat and Facebook messenger apps and is the primary messenger app in Japan. This app can be used with wifi and to keep in contact with friends and family back home as well as new friends you make in Oita.