★A city of hospitality

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  ★007 The disposition of Fukuoka: frank and open, living up to its reputation
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  ★020 An abundance of universities, schools and talented workers
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  ★025 Fukuoka's charm attracts the people
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  ★032 Hakata's charming dialect
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  ★035 Fukuoka: where a deep connection to Asia is felt
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  ★036 A town that retains its culture in spite of globalization
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  ★038 First impressions of Fukuoka and cultural differences
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  ★047 The people of Kyushu: passionate, faithful to their friends and strong in the face of adversity
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  ★067 The character of Hakata Geigi: big-hearted, frank and generous
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  ★069 A cosmopolitan city with a large number of diplomatic missions
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  ★072 Fukuoka: an ideal place for expatriates
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  ★079 Shops that maintain a uniquely Japanese feel

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  ★092 Fukuoka, a place where love not money matters most

★A city that is open to new things

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  ★005 Japan’s first four-year university to put the Internet to practical use
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  ★017 GFF – Making Fukuoka the Hollywood of Games
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  ★033 Why so many performers and artists originate in Fukuoka
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  ★037 Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, introducing modern and contemporary Asian art
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  ★043 Hakata's openness creates opportunities for the future
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  ★053 Kyushu: a land of beautiful railways
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  ★086 A city that offers opportunities to all
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  ★089 Challenging convention is what Fukuoka design is all about
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  ★090 Fukuoka's DNA: receptive to change since ancient times
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  ★093 Island City's symbiotic relationship with nature
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  ★096 The various roles of light make Fukuoka nights pleasant

★A city with delicious food

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  ★002 Hakata Ramen: improving the flavor through competition.
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  ★008 If you visit Fukuoka, be sure to try the squid and soba.
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  ★014 Hakata's typical provincial dishes: Gameni and Hakata Zouni
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  ★016 Fresh seafood, the flavor of locally produced and locally consumed specialties
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  ★030 Hakata's Yatai where you can feel the energy of the people
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  ★034 The joy of drinking at an unassuming pub with ties to the yatai.
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  ★040 Their favorite foods and places found in Fukuoka
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  ★044 Udon and yakitori, two symbols of Hakata's original food culture
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  ★052 Nabemono: a Hakata home-style cooking
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  ★077 A lifetime of enjoying Hakata ramen
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  ★078 The original Ippûdô: created in the image of a renowned back alley shop
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  ★087 Yatai and the sea, symbols of Fukuoka's identity
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  ★097 Yatai, featuring fresh, delicious seafood and human warmth

★Port city with nature nearby

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  ★012 Fukuoka Castle ruins and its environs, beautiful throughout the seasons.
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  ★023 The charm of Fukuoka City as seen from the calm Hakata Bay
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  ★026 Nokonoshima, a short and smooth boat ride from the city
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  ★031 The light, wind, and rivers that remind him of his youth
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  ★073 Fukuoka through the lens: Spring, the Muromi River and spring mist
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  ★074 Fukuoka through the lens: Summer, the coast and ravines
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  ★075 Fukuoka through the lens: Autumn, autumn colors and the moon
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  ★076 Fukuoka through the lens: Winter, snow scenes and the rising sun
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  ★094 Fukuoka Tower, a suitable symbol of Fukuoka City
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  ★099 Just looking at the Momochihama seashore sets your mind at ease

★A city of entertainment

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  ★001 Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS's home playing field Yahoo! Dome.
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  ★009 Promoting Hakata’s amateur arts, Hakata Dontaku, a local event anyone can participate in.
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  ★010 Gingira Taiyo’s Theater Company, loaded with local, unknown stories.
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  ★011 Supporting the arts in Hakata, the depth of the heart of the people and the town
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  ★019 LEVEL-5 Stadium, home to Avispa Fukuoka
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  ★029 A long-run of one-man plays at the futuristic IMS building
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  ★046 Shiki Theatre Company, Japan' s largest theater company, and the spacious Fukuoka City Theatre
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  ★049 "Showa" and the musical soul of Fukuoka
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  ★050 Fukuoka, where musicians are free to express creativity
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  ★060 Max: A town with multilingual radio broadcasting, and great clubs with live music
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  ★066 The Hakata Geigi's compendium of the seasons
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  ★081 The theater takes you to another world.
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  ★082 A town with many art house cinemas
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  ★083 The unique nature of Fukuoka where ideas and art are brought together
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  ★084 Fukuoka’s International Film Festival: feeling Asia’s energy
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  ★100 Fukuoka, a city with a vibrant professional sports scene

★Grassroots community building

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  ★013 Hakata Goryonsan Women's Association, passing on the culture of Hakata
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  ★015 The unique Hakata Elementary School provides local children with a strong links to the community.
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  ★039 Art inspired by interaction with locals
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  ★048 Kumamoto's youth in Fukuoka: children's theater and brass band
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  ★051 Hakatakko and their strong sense of community
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  ★055 Building a better community through innovation
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  ★080 A workshop conveying the importance of food to children
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  ★085 Grassroots community building in Fukuoka
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  ★088 Kyûshû University: aspiring to build a lasting campus
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  ★091 Hakata Gion Yamakasa from a designer's perspective

★A city with deep history

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  ★004 The perfect souvenir: Hakata's Japanese-style confectionery.
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  ★006 For an even more substantial exchange with Asia
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  ★024 The Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival, the tradition lives on
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  ★027 Transcending time, Hakata's Taiko Machiwari
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  ★041 Hakata ori improving upon tradition with the times
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  ★042 Creating a regional brand by reviving Hakata's diverse range of crafts
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  ★045 Announcing the arrival of autumn in Hakata, Hojoya Festival
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  ★057 Orapan: Buddhists from Thailand also visit Fukuoka's many temples
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  ★061 Founding the Fukuoka Art Museum and Fukuoka City Museum
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  ★062 The gold seal and materials from the Kuroda Family
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  ★063 Vestiges of foreign relations: a testament to Fukuoka's 2000 year history
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  ★064 Fukuoka City: a rich history of foreign relations
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  ★065 Hakata Kenban's long and illustrious history
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  ★068 Nurturing geigi to keep Hakata's traditional culture alive
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  ★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.
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  ★018 Fukuoka, an excellent environment for creators
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  ★021 Fukuoka, a comfortable city for foreigners and convenient for international operations
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  ★022 Fukuoka, an “eco town”, earth friendly on a variety of levels
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  ★028 Fukuoka's Impressive Modern Architecture
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  ★054 Architecture that brings out the best of Fukuoka
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  ★056 Fukuoka, where everything you need is a stone's throw away
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  ★058 Kim Jisook: The ease of traveling between Korea and Fukuoka
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  ★059 LuLu: Memories of hometown summers in Ohori Park.
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  ★070 The promise of a broad economic zone bringing Fukuoka and Busan together
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  ★071 70% of foreign visitors come from Korea, furthering cultural exchange and tourism
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  ★098 The perfect place to raise children