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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 is well on its way to becoming an international city, with numerous Asian exchange activities already under its belt. Asia-Pacific Children’s Convention in Fukuoka, first held in 1989, encourages interaction between the children of the Asia-Pacific region and Fukuoka, and is a unique event with citizens and the private sector at the center. The participants from the first event have already entered adulthood, and are actively involved in cultural exchange in the Asia-Pacific region.

In addition, Asian Month is held every September, with events showcasing Asian culture, art, and academics. In September, there is also the award ceremony for Fukuoka Prize, recognizing individuals or organizations for their outstanding work in preserving and creating unique and diverse cultures of Asia.

There are also local consulates from countries including China and South Korea, as well as the UN-HABITAT Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (Fukuoka). Visitors will find Fukuoka an exciting and hospitable city to live in, and a great place to do business. Great importance must therefore continue to be placed on international exchange in all its forms.

・Sister Cities

Oakland (U.S.)	Guangzhou (China)	Bordeaux (France)
Auckland (New Zealand)	Ipoh (Malaysia)	Busan (South Korea)
Atlanta (U.S.)

・Consulates, Trade Centers, and International Authorities in Fukuoka

Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea in Fukuoka	Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Fukuoka	Australian Consulate-General in Fukuoka
Consulate of the United States in Fukuoka	UN-HABITAT Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (Fukuoka)	Fukuoka American Center
I'Institut Franco-Japonais du Kyushu	Korea National Tourism Organization (Fukuoka)	Korea Trade Center, Fukuoka
Thai Trade Center, Fukuoka	Tourism Authority of Thailand Fukuoka Office	Italian Trade Commission Fukuoka

1. Picture 1. Held every autumn, Asian Month is a popular festival enjoyed by many people, and shows how Fukuoka is on its way to become a central city of communication in Asia.
2. Picture 2. Asia-Pacific Children’s Convention in Fukuoka, which started in 1989, aims to give children in the Asia-Pacific region an opportunity to interact with children from other cultures.
3. Picture 3. The UN-HABITAT is an organization that is actively engaged in solving urbanization and residential problems in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific area. Its office in Fukuoka is the only United Nations office in Kyushu area.
4. Picture 4. Fukuoka City, with its long history of exchanges with other regions in Asia, commenced the Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize in 1990. The prize honors individuals or organizations for their outstanding contribution in preserving or creating cultures in Asia.

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