Fukuoka
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| Weather | 21°C, Wind W at 3 km/h, 88% Humidity |
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| Local time | Monday 04:18 |
| Population | 1. 539 million (2015) |
| Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Colleges and universities | Fukuoka University |
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| ID | 766342 |
About Fukuoka
Fukuoka, capital of Fukuoka Prefecture, sits on the northern shore of Japan's Kyushu Island. It's known for ancient temples, beaches and modern shopping malls, including Canal City. Maizuru Park contains ruins of 17th-century Fukuoka Castle. The central Hakata district contains Tōchō-ji Temple, home to a 10m wooden Buddha and the Hakata Machiya Folk Museum, with displays on daily life in the Meiji and Taishō eras.
