Fun facts about Fukuoka
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The name Fukuoka combines the characters meaning 'good fortune' or 'blessing' and 'hill.'
Fukuoka
Japan
Fukuoka is a designated city in the Kyushu region of Japan and the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture. The city is built along the shores of Hakata Bay, and has been a center of international commerce since ancient times.
From the “Etymology” section
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Fukuoka is Japan's youngest major city and has the fastest growing population.
Fukuoka
Japan
Fukuoka is a designated city in the Kyushu region of Japan and the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture. The city is built along the shores of Hakata Bay, and has been a center of international commerce since ancient times.
From the “Demographics” section
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Fukuoka is the largest startup city in Japan and has the highest business-opening rate in the country.
Fukuoka
Japan
Fukuoka is a designated city in the Kyushu region of Japan and the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture. The city is built along the shores of Hakata Bay, and has been a center of international commerce since ancient times.
From the “Economy” section
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The Kamikaze, or 'Divine Wind,' originated from a typhoon that thwarted Kublai Khan's invasion of Japan.
Fukuoka
Japan
Fukuoka is a designated city in the Kyushu region of Japan and the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture. The city is built along the shores of Hakata Bay, and has been a center of international commerce since ancient times.
From the “History” section
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Fukuoka hosts more than 2 million foreign visitors annually, with the majority coming from neighboring South Korea, Taiwan, and China.
Fukuoka
Japan
Fukuoka is a designated city in the Kyushu region of Japan and the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture. The city is built along the shores of Hakata Bay, and has been a center of international commerce since ancient times.
From the “Culture” section
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