Fukuoka City is the largest city in Fukuoka Prefecture which has a population of nearly 5 million people. Fukuoka City was voted one of the best places in the world to live and is a large, international city.
It has great services, nightlife and culture for both the tourist and the resident.
Fukuoka City is host to a national Sumo tournament once a year and is host to the champion Daiei Hawks baseball team. In 1999 the World Fina Swimming Championships were held here.
The telephone code for Japan is 81 and for Fukuoka is 092
Fukuoka City is the sister city of Auckland, New Zealand (where I come from!) and Hawaii, USA.
For more information on other places to see in Japan please look at my Japan page.
Links to sites related to this city:
Fukuoka Now Online Magazine
Fukuoka City Website (English)
- Pros:Fukuoka is very cosmopolitan and has a relatively warm climate
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The Shinkansen is by far the most convenient way to travel around Japan. Unfortunately it isn't very cheap! Luckily... more travel advice
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Skycourt Hakata Youth Guest House was reopened in 2000 after rebuilding Skycourt Hakata Hotel which is near Hakata... more travel advice
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Maizuru Jo was built by Lord Nagamasa Kuroda in the early 17th century. The castle has never been reconstructed and now... more travel advice
OHORI KOEN
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Ohori Park is a beautiful park that is actually an inlet from the sea that was reclaimed about 100 years ago. The park... more travel advice
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I'll have to revisit your page, but like what I see so far. Would you recommend New Year's in Fukuoka?
I thought Fukuoka is a region of places. Btw In WorldWar II this was the place my uncle died in a japaneese concentrationcamp. Greetings from Holland.
Seems like a very livable town..... nice info, thanks!!
great job
Happy Birthday Rhianon !!
hospitality is very important thing
I am planning onmoving to Fukuoka and this will be very helpf
and Useful & R U a Sumo Fan ;-)))
Great page, good info.
great page
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