Fukuoka (Japanese: 福岡市, Fukuoka-shi, [ɸɯ̥kɯoka ꜜɕi] ⓘ) is the sixth-largest city in Japan and the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The city is built along the shores of Hakata Bay, and has been a center of international commerce since ancient times.

Fukuoka (福岡) is Kyushu's largest and one of Japan's ten most populated cities. Because of its closeness to the Asian mainland (closer to Seoul than to Tokyo), Fukuoka has been an important harbor city for many centuries and was chosen by the Mongol invasion forces as their landing point in the 13th century.

Fukuoka is Japan's fifth largest city and is nestled on the northern coast of Kyushu. The city is loosely divided into two halves, Hakata and Tenjin , with the island of Nakasu in the middle.

Aug 1, 2019 · The city of Fukuoka (福岡市) is the capital of Fukuoka Prefecture on the northern coast of Kyushu—the most westerly of Japan's four major islands. The city is the most populous in Kyushu, and sixth most populous in Japan, with some 2.5 million people occupying the greater metropolitan area.

Feb 13, 2025 · Fukuoka, city and port, capital of Fukuoka ken (prefecture), northern Kyushu, Japan. It is located on the southern coast of Hakata Bay, about 40 miles (65 km) southwest of Kitakyushu, and incorporates the former city of Hakata.

Fukuoka (福岡市, Fukuoka-shi) is a Japanese city in Fukuoka Prefecture on the island of Kyushu. [1] . It is the capital city of the prefecture. [2] It has been recognized as a city designated by government ordinance since 1992. [3] A short distance is there from Dazaifu and the Fukuoka area to Hakata-wan (博多湾).

Fukuoka, nestled in the south of Japan, is a bustling city within the Fukuoka Prefecture, hugged by the scenic Hakata Bay. As Japan’s second-largest port city, following Yokohama, it ranks sixth in overall size.

Fukuoka is the capital of Fukuoka prefecture and the largest city on the island of Kyushu. Fukuoka has about 1,610,000 residents. Mapcarta, the open map.

Mar 10, 2024 · Vibrant and sunny, pleasant and gourmet, Fukuoka is the economic hub and cultural heart of Kyushu Island. The island's largest city has a strong identity, forged by centuries of trade with its Asian neighbors.

Jan 27, 2024 · Fukuoka (福岡) [1] is the capital of Fukuoka prefecture and the largest city on the island of Kyushu. Fukuoka is a modern city; most of its buildings are new. Historically, it was divided by the central river into two separate cities, Hakata (博多) and Fukuoka (福 …