Fukuoka Prefecture facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fukuoka Prefecture |
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| Capital | Fukuoka | ||||||||
| Region | Kyūshū (Saikaidō) | ||||||||
| Island | Kyūshū | ||||||||
| Governor | Hiroshi Ogawa (since April 2011) | ||||||||
| Area (rank) | 4,971.01 km² (29th) | ||||||||
| - % water | 2.3% | ||||||||
| Population (September 1, 2010) | |||||||||
| - Population | 5,071,732 (9th) | ||||||||
| - Density | 1,020.26 /km² | ||||||||
| Districts | 12 | ||||||||
| Municipalities | 60 | ||||||||
| ISO 3166-2 | JP-40 | ||||||||
| Website | www.pref.fukuoka.lg.jp/somu/ multilingual/english/top.html |
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| Prefectural Symbols | |||||||||
| - Flower | Ume blossom (Prunus mume) | ||||||||
| - Tree | Azalea (Rhododendron tsutsusi) | ||||||||
| - Bird | Japanese Bush Warbler (Cettia diphone) | ||||||||
| - Fish | |||||||||
 Symbol of Fukuoka Prefecture |
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Fukuoka Prefecture (福岡県, Fukuoka-ken) is a cool place in Japan! It's one of the 47 prefectures in the country. You can find it in the Kyūshū region, which is on the island of Kyūshū. The main city, or capital, is Fukuoka City.
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History of Fukuoka
The area that is now Fukuoka Prefecture used to be three old provinces of Japan. These were called Chikugo, Chikuzen, and Buzen.
Important Battles
Fukuoka has been important in Japanese history. It was the site of two big battles where Japan defended itself from invaders.
- November 19, 1274: This was the Battle of Bun'ei.
- August 15, 1281: This was the Battle of Kōan.
These battles were part of attempts by the Mongol Empire to invade Japan.
Exploring Fukuoka's Geography
Fukuoka Prefecture is surrounded by the sea on three sides. This means it has lots of coastline! It shares borders with Saga, Ōita, and Kumamoto prefectures. Fukuoka is also very close to Yamaguchi Prefecture, just across the Kanmon Straits.
Fukuoka is home to two of the biggest cities on the island of Kyūshū. These are Fukuoka City and Kitakyūshū. There are also many small islands located near the northern coast of the prefecture.
Major Cities in Fukuoka
Fukuoka Prefecture has 28 cities. Here are some of the main ones:
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Towns and Villages
Here are the towns and villages found in each district of Fukuoka Prefecture:
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National Parks
About 18% of Fukuoka Prefecture's land is protected as National Parks. These areas are special because they help keep nature safe and beautiful.
Important Shrines and Temples
Fukuoka Prefecture has many important religious sites. Some of the chief Shinto shrines, known as ichinomiya, include:
- Kōra taisha
- Sumiyoshi-jinja
- Hakosagi-gū
- Usa-jinjū
These shrines are very old and have a lot of history.
More to Explore
- Provinces of Japan
- Prefectures of Japan
- List of regions of Japan
- List of islands of Japan
- Kyushu National Museum
- Giravanz Kitakyushu
- Fukuoka Art Museum
- Kyushu National Museum
- Dazaifu
Images for kids
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Fukuoka City Museum
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Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
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Level5 Stadium, home of Avispa Fukuoka
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Fukuoka Yahuoku Dome, home of the Softbank Hawks
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Mikuni World Stadium, home of Giravanz Kitakyushu
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Fukuoka Tower from Seaside Momochi
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Riverwalk Kitakyushu
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A sightseeing boat in Yanagawa Canal
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Dazaifu Tenman-gū
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Fukuoka City
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Tobata, Kitakyushu
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Kurume
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Omuta
See also
In Spanish: Prefectura de Fukuoka para niños
