Reasons to Choose Japan
Life in Japan by Specific Areas
Fukuoka
Summary
Not only is it the center market for 15 million people in Kyushu and Yamaguchi, but it is also a base with a broad view of Asia, and many companies and specialized educational institutions are concentrated there. In addition, Fukuoka Prefecture, where urban functions and abundant nature are in harmony, has stable prices compared to Tokyo and Osaka, and has an excellent living environment and educational environment, making it attractive to live a comfortable life.
*This map does not include topographical features and island areas and does not cover the entire area of Japan.
Access
- If arriving by plane
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There is also Kitakyushu Airport in Fukuoka Prefecture's Kitakyushu area.
From Tokyo
Haneda Airport
1 hour 50 minutesFukuoka Airport
- If arriving by Shinkansen or train
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The other Shinkansen station in the prefecture is Kokura Station.
From Tokyo
Tokyo Station
5 hoursHakata Station
Famous places / spots recommended by locals
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
The head office of Tenmangu Shrine nationwide, which enshrines Sugawara no Michizane. Familiar as the god of learning, it is crowded with people who pray. There are natural monuments such as Hirohachisha, camphor trees, plums, and irises in the precincts. You are able to enjoy the different taste of each season.
Yanagawa river cruise
Yanagawa prospered as a castle town of Tachibana Han and is also well known as the hometown of Hakushu Kitahara - the poet. You can enjoy the unique atmosphere of the water town in spring, summer, autumn and winter by the feature "kawakudari (river cruise)" that goes down the ditches around the city.
Foods recommended by locals
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Tonkotsu（pork bone）Ramen
Thin noodles in a cloudy soup that is made by boiling tonkotsu for a long time. Perfect to be the last dish for sake drinking.
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Motsunabe (giblets hot pot)
Juicy offal enhances appetite. You can enjoy the rich soup until the end.
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Mizutaki (chicken hot pot)
The clear soup made by cooking chicken is delicious. The cut meat with bone is full of umami.
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Amaou (Fukuoka bland strawberry)
A special large-sized strawberry named after the acronyms "Amai = sweet," "Marui = round," "Oishii = delicious," and "Umai = delicious."
Climate (temperature / precipitation)
Located in the southern region of the Japanese archipelago, Fukuoka Prefecture has a mild climate, with an average annual temperature of 18.5 degrees Celsius (2023), making it comfortable year-round. While there can be snow in the winter, it only accumulates in the mountainous regions and is rarely seen in urban areas.
Monthly temperature/precipitation
(Source: Japan Meteorological Agency)
Cost of living
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Rent
45,456 yen
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Electricity, gas, and water costs
7,636 yen
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Ramen
(Eating out)
691 yen
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White bread (1 kg)
476 yen
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Milk (1ℓ)
247 yen
*Source
- Rent
“Housing and Land Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Average rent per month (excluding free rent) for privately rented apartments/houses (exclusively residential dwelling) with a total floor area of 29m2 or less in each prefectural capital - Electricity, gas, and water costs
“Family Income and Expenditure Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Per capita expenditure calculated as the monthly average of total annual expenditures on utilities (electricity, gas, and water) per household in each prefectural capital, divided by the average number of members in each household - Eating out (Ramen) / White bread (1kg) / Milk (1ℓ)
“Retail Price Survey (Trend Survey): August 2024,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Number of international students by country
Nepal
China
Vietnam
Total number of international students in Japan: 279,274
Total number of international students in Fukuoka Prefecture: 16,246
Based on 2023 “Annual Survey of International Students in Japan”
List of universities in each area
If an area has nine schools or less with information published in the “School/Major Search” section of the website, the names of the schools are listed in no particular order. If there are 10 or more schools, those schools will not be posted on this page. Click the “Search for School/Major” button and use the search function to see a list of the schools.