Fukuoka Prefecture (福岡県 Fukuoka-ken) is located on Kyushu Island, Japan. The capital is the city of Fukuoka.
History
Fukuoka Prefecture includes the former provinces of Chikugo, Chikuzen, and Buzen.
Geography
Fukuoka Prefecture faces the sea on three sides, bordering on Saga, Oita, and Kumamoto prefectures and facing Yamaguchi Prefecture across the Kanmon Straits.
Fukuoka includes the two largest cities on Kyushu, Fukuoka and Kitakyushu, and much of Kyushu's industry. It also includes a number of small islands near the north coast of Kyushu.
Cities
Districts
Mergers
Kurume expansion
On February 5, 2005 the former towns of Kitano (from Mii District), Jojima and Mizuma (from Mizuma District), and Tanushimaru (from Ukiha District) merged into the city of Kurume.
Fukutsu merger
On January 24, 2005 the former towns of Fukuma and Tsuyazaki (from Munakata District) merged, forming the city of Fukutsu.
Economy
Fukuoka prefecture's main cities form one of Japan's main industrial centers, accounting for nearly 40% of the economy of Kyushu. Major industries include automobiles, semiconductors, and steel.
Universities
Demographics
Culture
Tourism
Prefectural symbols
Miscellaneous topics
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