Fukuoka Prefecture is located in the west of the Japanese archipelago and in the north of Kyushu. It is the largest county on the island of Kyushu. Fukuoka is the capital of Kyushu and the economic and cultural center of Kyushu. The Tenjin District of Fukuoka City is the most prosperous commercial center of Fukuoka.
Fukuoka, Japan faces Yamaguchi Prefecture to the east, Saga Prefecture to the west, Oita Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the south, and the Korean Peninsula to the north.
It faces the sea on three sides and has developed transportation.
It is called the "Gateway to Asia" because of its proximity to the Korean Peninsula and the Asian continent.
The natural environment is beautiful and it is a good place for outdoor activities such as pleasure tourism, hiking, and marine sports.
The total length of the coastline is 310 kilometers. The fishery is developed and the fishery products are rich. The fishing volume ranks among the top in Japan. There are many kinds of aquatic products. It has the reputation of "eating in Fukuoka".
Printing and dyeing, textile machinery, food, cement, brewing, wood and other industries are also very developed.
Agriculture is dominated by rice and wheat, with wheat output ranking among the best.
Basic introduction Chinese name: Fukuoka Administrative District, Japan Category: First-level administrative district Area: Japan Areas under jurisdiction: Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka City, etc. *** Residence: Fukuoka City Postal area code: 40000-9 Area: 4,972.98 square kilometers Population: approximately 5,063,761
Person (2009) Famous attractions: Fukuoka Tower, Fukuoka Dome, etc. Introduction, main attractions, shopping introduction, special products, introduction Fukuoka Prefecture is located at the northern end of Kyushu, bordering Sufang Beach in the northeast, facing Genna Beach in the northwest, and facing Genna Beach in the southwest
There is a clear sea.
It faces the Korean Peninsula and mainland China across the sea. It was the first place where Japan came into contact with mainland culture.
Since Dazaifu, the governor-general of Kyushu, was established in the 7th century, Fukuoka Prefecture has gradually prospered as the center of Kyushu.
Dazaifu has ruled the Kyushu region as an ancient capital for nearly 500 years. The site where Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is located has about 200 species, 6,000 red and white plums, and about 30,000 irises of 40 species. Flowers bloom all year round.
The palace also enshrines the God of Learning, and there are constant visitors all year round, most of whom are students taking exams.
In addition, the county also has a cave full of beautiful stalagmites and stone pillars - the "Thousand Buddha Stalactite Cave", where the fossil of the Nauman elephant was discovered.
In addition, there are theme parks such as "Space World" that depict the future cities of the universe and the earth.
Among them, Fukuoka City is widely known as "Hakata". It is not only the political and economic center of the Kyushu region, but also a transportation hub with concentrated air lines and railways.
A port festival, the Hakata Festival, is held every spring. There are more than 300 participating groups, about 25,000 participating citizens, and more than 2 million visitors. A parade consisting of children, makeup teams, and free-hand dance teams passes through the port in a mighty way.
Passing through the city is truly spectacular.
Fukuoka City Fukuoka City, the capital of Fukuoka Prefecture, is the largest city in Kyushu and is also the political, economic, cultural center and transportation hub of the region.
Located on the coast of Hakata Bay, it is the Fukuoka Castle built on the west side of the Naka River in 1601, and Hakata on the other side of the river, which is famous for its merchant settlement. Therefore, Hakata is now another name for Fukuoka.
Fukuoka City has a population of 1.3 million and an area of ??337.59 square kilometers. It has superior natural conditions and has been an international city since ancient times. It has close exchanges with China and North Korea and is one of the first Japanese cities to be influenced by mainland culture.
In 1784, a gold seal personally awarded by Emperor Guangwu of China's Later Han Dynasty was unearthed on Shiga Island, north of Fukuoka City, which fully proves this point.
Today's Fukuoka is full of rhythm and dynamics, and there are too many international competitions here.
The first Sunday in December is the International Marathon Day; there is the International Cross-Country Race in early March; the International Women's Judo Championship in mid-December; the Sumo Competition in mid-November; and there are 60 professional baseball games every year.
In order to promote exchanges between Fukuoka and various Asian countries, September every year is Asia Month in Fukuoka City. During this period, various commemorative activities will be held, including exhibitions and sales of souvenirs from various countries, folk art performances, etc., with rich and colorful content.
Starting from the eve of May 2nd to the 4th, there will be 300 groups and about 25,000 people participating in the Hakata Dontagu Harbor Festival. By then, the entire city will be filled with a festive atmosphere and people will be enthusiastic.
Fukuoka has always left traces of friendly exchanges with Asian countries in history. Facing the future and facing the 21st century, Fukuoka will serve as an information dissemination base and serve as a bridge for exchanges between Japan and Asia.