Oita sits on Kyushu, Japan’s southernmost main island, which typically takes the country’s earliest and most direct typhoon landfalls of the season, with a rainy season that begins earlier than the rest of Japan.
On Kyushu’s eastern coast facing the Seto Inland Sea approach, the city monitors typhoons that track along this stretch of coast toward the Kanto region. Because Kyushu is often the first part of Japan a typhoon reaches, radar imagery is closely watched here in the hours before landfall, and the Japan Meteorological Agency’s regional radar network covers Oita. Learn more: Hurricane Season Radar Guide · Open the full Rain Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Oita right now?
The live radar map above shows precipitation over Oita in real time. Blue shades indicate light rain, while yellow, orange, and red mark heavier downpours. If no colored echoes appear over Oita, no significant rain is currently being detected.
How often does the Oita rain radar update?
The radar refreshes continuously, typically every few minutes, so the map reflects current conditions rather than an hours-old forecast. Press play to animate the most recent frames.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Oita?
Yes. Press play on the radar to animate the last few hours of rainfall and watch which way rain cells over Japan are moving – the clearest way to judge whether a shower will reach Oita or pass by.
Is this Oita rain radar free to use?
Yes, completely free – no account, app download, or sign-up required. It works in any browser on desktop and mobile.