Ajimu, Oita

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Ajimu (安心院町; -machi) is a town located in Usa District, Oita, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 7,879 and the density of 53.54 persons per km². The total area is 147.17 km².

Ajimu-machi is a small valley town known for it’s red wine and suppon—a type of native turtle that is carefully prepared and eaten. The town is located northwest of Beppu and southeast of Nakatsu in a valley that harbors hot summers and cold winters comparatively to the surrounding areas. Ajimu is currently home to two, non-Japanese JET English teachers, Justin Shaddix and Chris Powell.Template:Oita-geo-stub