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  • A city that people want to live in and preserve forever, Fukuoka
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  • A Comfortable and Convenient City
  • Transportation System and City Planning
  • City Landscape
  • City Development Incorporating the Sea and History
  • Urban Greening and Environmental Protection
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  • Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery
  • Tourism and Knowledge Creation Industries
  • Hakata’s Attractions
  • Revitalization of Culture and Art
  • Sports ＆ Recreation
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  • Children in Fukuoka
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  • Universal Designs
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  • The Cultural Exchange Center of Asia
  • Business and Tourism Center in Asia
  • The Gateway of Asia
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  • A Walk Through History
  • Overview of Fukuoka
  • Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize Winners
  • Events in the History of Fukuoka City

The mountains that surround the city, the green belts that extend to the city center, and the parks and rivers scattered around – Fukuoka City is indeed blessed with rich greenery despite being a large-scale city.

However, green areas have been decreasing over the years, and thus protecting Fukuoka’s green fields and creating a good ecological environment have become significant and necessary goals. The situation is at its worst in the city center, where air conditioners and car emissions have resulted in an urban heat island effect. That is why urban greening and waterfront restoration have become such important issues.

As equally important as protection of greenery is environmental protection of Hakata Bay and the like. Wajiro and Imazu Tidal Flats of Hakata Bay are inhabited by various wild birds and other precious wildlife. An ecological park has been built around Wajiro Tidal Flat, which, along with the newly built promenade and a water park, provides people with an opportunity to experience the natural environment of Fukuoka.

1. Picture 1. Guringurin, built for the Island Flower Dontaku in 2005, is an example of environment-friendly architecture that co-exists with the natural terrain.
2. Picture 2. Development of greenery in the city is important in order to reduce the heat island effect.
3. Picture 3. Town of Teriha, a new community developed on the eastern part of Island City, not only has environment-friendly housing, but also an autonomous residents’ organization.
4. Picture 4. Close to the downtown area, the precious ecological system is preserved at Wajiro Tidal Flat, attracting a large number of wild birds, many of which are rare species.

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