Dazaifu, Fukuoka facts for kids

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Dazaifu (太宰府市, Dazaifu-shi) is a city in the Japanese prefecture of Fukuoka. It has a population of 67,428. The city was founded on April 1, 1982, but it has been historically important for around a thousand years.

Sister cities

Tagajō (Miyagi Prefecture) - 21 November 2005
Nara (Nara Prefecture) - 27 June 2002
Yabakei (Ōita Prefecture) - 26 September 1992
Buyeo, South Chungcheong Province (South Korea) - 21 April 1978

Education

There are several universities in the city:

Chikushi Jogakuen University
Fukuoka International University
Fukuoka Social Medical Welfare University

Images for kids

Kyushu National Museum
View in front of Dazaifu Station
Tenman-gū shrine in Dazaifu.
Stone garden at Kōmyōzen-ji

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