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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

Fukuoka purports to become an international convention center, and has hosted numerous international events from sporting events such as the 2001 World Aquatics Championships, to economic and academic conferences. An event still fresh in our minds is the International Youth Conference in 2004 and Assembly of International Political Science Association in 2006. Fukuoka boasts flawless conference facilities and multi-purpose venues like the Fukuoka International Conference Hall, and Fukuoka Marine Messe, each a suitable location for activities of various scales in diverse fields.

In order to enhance cooperative efforts with other Asian countries, Fukuoka is promoting international business by hosting business conferences and supporting foreign direct investments of local enterprises. By developing human resources, attracting both domestic and international investments, stimulating its business functions, and maximizing its economic potential, Fukuoka will be actively engaged in introducing both domestic and international enterprises in IT and semiconductor industries.

1. Picture 1. Fukuoka Kokusai Center
   The multi-purpose auditorium in Fukuoka Kokusai Center, which holds up to 10,000 people, has witnessed many exhibitions and sports events. The center, Marine Messe Fukuoka, Fukuoka International Congress Center, and many other large multi-purpose facilities comprise a center for conventions.
2. Picture 2. Fukuoka International Conference Hall
   In addition to the sliding wall dividers of the conference hall that can be adjusted accordingly, the hall is equipped with top quality simultaneous interpretation booths and audio-visual equipment. Its proximity to Fukuoka Airport and the urban expressway entails convenient domestic and international travel to and from the conference hall.
3. Picture3. Fukuoka Sunpalace
   Highly esteemed both in and out of Japan, it boasts excellent facilities with great sound capabilities, and has hosted many concerts, operas, ballets, plays, lectures, and international academic conferences. It is also home to a hotel and restaurants.
4. Picture 4. Marine Messe Fukuoka
   Yacht and automobile exhibitions, concerts, and sports events are all held in the arena. The First Conference Room, which can hold up to 500 people, is equipped with a simultaneous interpretation booth and is able to host international conferences, academic meetings, and seminars.
5. Picture 5. The terminal information desk at Hakata Port International Terminal is manned by staff fluent in foreign languages and offers brochures in Korean and Chinese.
6. Picture 6. A welcome card with English, Chinese, and Korean notes serves as both a guidebook and a discount card.
7. Picture 7. Information Plaza on the ground floor of Fukuoka City Hall provides all kinds of information about Fukuoka.

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