Feature of Fukuoka

One of Japan's Most Livable Regions

Fukuoka boasts a modern, comfortable city life surrounded by natural beauty, and has already proven to be an irresistible resting ground for people from overseas - now totaling almost 1% of the population.

  • Fukuoka has approximately 60,000 residents from overseas
  • Fukuoka International School provides a stimulating educational environment
  • There is a range of professional sports teams including baseball, soccer, and basketball. Fukuoka also hosts an annual sumo wrestling tournament.
Annual Mean Temperature 17.3° Fukuoka

The World's Top 25 Most Livable Cities

MONOCLE 2016 issue

Fukuoka was ranked the 7th most livable city in the world by Monocle, an international lifestyle magazine based in London. The magazine portrayed Fukuoka as an international city with a friendly atmosphere. In particular it gave Fukuoka high marks for shopping and food.

MONOCLE 2016 issue photo

Fukuoka... one of world's 'Top 10 Boomtowns'

Newsweek July 3, 2006

Newsweek magazine selected Fukuoka City, alongside other notable cities including London, Munich, Las Vegas and Moscow in its ranking of the most dynamic cities in each of the world's 10 "key economies", dubbing it one of the ''unlikely boomtowns''.

In an article titled "The City of Substance", Newsweek summarizes Fukuoka perfectly in saying "There are many would-be 'Gateways to Asia.' This one's for real."

Newsweek July 3, 2006 photo

Sources:A Statistical Look at Prefectures and Regions Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, and other sources

Living in Fukuoka

Weekdays

  • Fukuoka City Subway photo

    Fukuoka City Subway

    Shortest commute time among major Japanese cities

    Excellent local transport infrastructure allows you to spend more time doing the things you want to be doing.

  • Japanese language class photo

    Japanese language class

    A great network of cultural exchange activities

    There are many local organizations aimed at making daily life in Fukuoka more enjoyable for people from overseas.

  • Fukuoka International School photo

    Fukuoka International School

    Some of the best schools in Japan

    The Baccalaureate awarded Fukuoka International School provides consistent education from kindergarten to high school.

Weekends

The benefits of living in Fukukoka don't stop with business, you'll find the local environment appealing whatever your interests. From the vast shopping centers, cinemas and museums in the cities to the beaches and mountains surrounding them.

Largest number of cinemas in Japan*1

Fukuoka is known locally for its great food, not only Japanese dishes but ethnic dishes from all over Asia.

Fifth highest number of parks among major Japanese cities*2
  • Yearly 'Yamakasa' festival in Fukuoka photo

    Yearly 'Yamakasa' festival in Fukuoka

  • Downtown Fukuoka at night photo

    Downtown Fukuoka at night

  • Street food stalls, locally known as 'Yatai' photo

    Street food stalls, locally known as 'Yatai'

  • The National Museum in Dazaifu photo

    The National Museum in Dazaifu

Health & Lifestyle

Fukuoka is one of the safest areas of the world. Not only in terms of its ultra-low crime rate, but you will also feel safe in the knowledge that Fukuoka has a large concentration of medical professionals - many practicing in English as well as Japanese.

Fourth highest number of medical institutions in Japan
Health & Lifestyle image

Source:Japan Statistics 2012, Statistics Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
*1 per capita *2 per 100km2 unit area *3 © Fukuoka Convention & Visitors Bureau

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