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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

Due to the declining birthrate in Fukuoka, city officials are striving to create an exceptional environment for parents to raise their children. This effort calls for the cooperation of local families, schools, government, and the community as a whole. Children’s Advisory Center Egao-kan offers numerous consultation services for children under the age of 20. The center also provides comprehensive professional consultation and help concerning health care, social welfare and education. In order to promote the education of the next generation, Fukuoka has set up six Children’s Plazas in different parts of the city, including Higashi-ku, Hakata-ku, Chuo-ku, Minami-ku, Jonan-ku, and Nishi-ku (another plaza is scheduled for construction in 2007 in Sawara-ku). These plazas are designed to promote communication and open up a channel for consultation for the benefit of parents and their children. The city has also set up parenting advice centers in vacant classrooms at schools and public halls.

1. Picture 1. Hakata Elementary School was established after a merging of four elementary schools. The school is uniquely built with no wall divisions between classrooms, and it works together with its community on various efforts.
2. Picture 2. Egao-kan, Fukuoka City Children’s Advisory Center, covers health, welfare, education, and other fields related to children, and provides consultation services on child-related matters.
3. Picture 3. Children’s Science & Culture Center, with a planetarium, provides an opportunity for children to experience science first-hand.
4. Picture 4. Parents as well as children are able to spend their time freely at Children’s Plaza.

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