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Fun fact 1 about Fukuoka

Fukuoka Skyline of Seaside Momochi
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The name Fukuoka combines the characters meaning 'good fortune' or 'blessing' and 'hill.'

Fukuoka
Japan
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Fukuoka

Japan

Country
Japan
Population
1.6M
Coordinates
33.59, 130.40
199th most populous city in the world

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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