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★A city of hospitality
★A city that is open to new things
★A city with delicious food
★Port city with nature nearby
★A city of entertainment
★Grassroots community building
★A city with deep history
★A compact and convenient city
★A city of hospitality
★007 The disposition of Fukuoka: frank and open, living up to its reputation
★020 An abundance of universities, schools and talented workers
★025 Fukuoka's charm attracts the people
★032 Hakata's charming dialect
★035 Fukuoka: where a deep connection to Asia is felt
★036 A town that retains its culture in spite of globalization
★038 First impressions of Fukuoka and cultural differences
★047 The people of Kyushu: passionate, faithful to their friends and strong in the face of adversity
★067 The character of Hakata Geigi: big-hearted, frank and generous
★069 A cosmopolitan city with a large number of diplomatic missions
★072 Fukuoka: an ideal place for expatriates
★079 Shops that maintain a uniquely Japanese feel
★092 Fukuoka, a place where love not money matters most
★A city that is open to new things
★005 Japan’s first four-year university to put the Internet to practical use
★017 GFF – Making Fukuoka the Hollywood of Games
★033 Why so many performers and artists originate in Fukuoka
★037 Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, introducing modern and contemporary Asian art
★043 Hakata's openness creates opportunities for the future
★053 Kyushu: a land of beautiful railways
★086 A city that offers opportunities to all
★089 Challenging convention is what Fukuoka design is all about
★090 Fukuoka's DNA: receptive to change since ancient times
★093 Island City's symbiotic relationship with nature
★096 The various roles of light make Fukuoka nights pleasant
★A city with delicious food
★002 Hakata Ramen: improving the flavor through competition.
★008 If you visit Fukuoka, be sure to try the squid and soba.
★014 Hakata's typical provincial dishes: Gameni and Hakata Zouni
★016 Fresh seafood, the flavor of locally produced and locally consumed specialties
★030 Hakata's Yatai where you can feel the energy of the people
★034 The joy of drinking at an unassuming pub with ties to the yatai.
★040 Their favorite foods and places found in Fukuoka
★044 Udon and yakitori, two symbols of Hakata's original food culture
★052 Nabemono: a Hakata home-style cooking
★077 A lifetime of enjoying Hakata ramen
★078 The original Ippûdô: created in the image of a renowned back alley shop
★087 Yatai and the sea, symbols of Fukuoka's identity
★097 Yatai, featuring fresh, delicious seafood and human warmth
★Port city with nature nearby
★012 Fukuoka Castle ruins and its environs, beautiful throughout the seasons.
★023 The charm of Fukuoka City as seen from the calm Hakata Bay
★026 Nokonoshima, a short and smooth boat ride from the city
★031 The light, wind, and rivers that remind him of his youth
★073 Fukuoka through the lens: Spring, the Muromi River and spring mist
★074 Fukuoka through the lens: Summer, the coast and ravines
★075 Fukuoka through the lens: Autumn, autumn colors and the moon
★076 Fukuoka through the lens: Winter, snow scenes and the rising sun
★094 Fukuoka Tower, a suitable symbol of Fukuoka City
★099 Just looking at the Momochihama seashore sets your mind at ease
★A city of entertainment
★001 Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS's home playing field Yahoo! Dome.
★009 Promoting Hakata’s amateur arts, Hakata Dontaku, a local event anyone can participate in.
★010 Gingira Taiyo’s Theater Company, loaded with local, unknown stories.
★011 Supporting the arts in Hakata, the depth of the heart of the people and the town
★019 LEVEL-5 Stadium, home to Avispa Fukuoka
★029 A long-run of one-man plays at the futuristic IMS building
★046 Shiki Theatre Company, Japan' s largest theater company, and the spacious Fukuoka City Theatre
★049 "Showa" and the musical soul of Fukuoka
★050 Fukuoka, where musicians are free to express creativity
★060 Max: A town with multilingual radio broadcasting, and great clubs with live music
★066 The Hakata Geigi's compendium of the seasons
★081 The theater takes you to another world.
★082 A town with many art house cinemas
★083 The unique nature of Fukuoka where ideas and art are brought together
★084 Fukuoka’s International Film Festival: feeling Asia’s energy
★100 Fukuoka, a city with a vibrant professional sports scene
★Grassroots community building
★013 Hakata Goryonsan Women's Association, passing on the culture of Hakata
★015 The unique Hakata Elementary School provides local children with a strong links to the community.
★039 Art inspired by interaction with locals
★048 Kumamoto's youth in Fukuoka: children's theater and brass band
★051 Hakatakko and their strong sense of community
★055 Building a better community through innovation
★080 A workshop conveying the importance of food to children
★085 Grassroots community building in Fukuoka
★088 Kyûshû University: aspiring to build a lasting campus
★091 Hakata Gion Yamakasa from a designer's perspective
★A city with deep history
★004 The perfect souvenir: Hakata's Japanese-style confectionery.
★006 For an even more substantial exchange with Asia
★024 The Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival, the tradition lives on
★027 Transcending time, Hakata's Taiko Machiwari
★041 Hakata ori improving upon tradition with the times
★042 Creating a regional brand by reviving Hakata's diverse range of crafts
★045 Announcing the arrival of autumn in Hakata, Hojoya Festival
★057 Orapan: Buddhists from Thailand also visit Fukuoka's many temples
★061 Founding the Fukuoka Art Museum and Fukuoka City Museum
★062 The gold seal and materials from the Kuroda Family
★063 Vestiges of foreign relations: a testament to Fukuoka's 2000 year history
★064 Fukuoka City: a rich history of foreign relations
★065 Hakata Kenban's long and illustrious history
★068 Nurturing geigi to keep Hakata's traditional culture alive
★095 Shining a light on Fukuoka's history: Gokusho Light Up Walk
★A compact and convenient city
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★003 Proximity of the airport and convenient transportation system.
★018 Fukuoka, an excellent environment for creators
★021 Fukuoka, a comfortable city for foreigners and convenient for international operations
★022 Fukuoka, an “eco town”, earth friendly on a variety of levels
★028 Fukuoka's Impressive Modern Architecture
★054 Architecture that brings out the best of Fukuoka
★056 Fukuoka, where everything you need is a stone's throw away
★058 Kim Jisook: The ease of traveling between Korea and Fukuoka
★059 LuLu: Memories of hometown summers in Ohori Park.
★070 The promise of a broad economic zone bringing Fukuoka and Busan together
★071 70% of foreign visitors come from Korea, furthering cultural exchange and tourism
★098 The perfect place to raise children