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	Fukuoka & Hakata Guide - Japan Reference
		Hakata, the commoner's town is the most populated part, and is home to the terminus of the shinkansen line.
		The 234m tall Fukuoka Tower is the highest seaside tower in Japan, and the undeniable landmark of the city.
		The adjacent Shofuku-ji Temple, near Hakata station, was founded in the 12th century by e priest Eisai-Myoan and is the oldest Zen temple in Japan.
	www.jref.com /practical/fukuoka.shtml (537 words)

	Fukuoka, Fukuoka - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Fukuoka (福岡市; -shi) is the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture and is situated on the northern shore of the island of Kyūshū in Japan, across the Korea Strait from South Korea's Busan.
		Fukuoka (the area of Kashii, Hakata, Sawara and Imazu) is said to be the oldest city in Japan, because it is the nearest city to China and Korea.
		Fukuoka was formerly the residence of the powerful daimyo of Chikuzen, and played a conspicuous part in the medieval history of Japan; the renowned temple of Ieyasu in the district was destroyed by fire during the Boshin war of 1868.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fukuoka,_Fukuoka (2410 words)

	Fukuoka, Fukuoka Summary
		Fukuoka (福岡市; -shi) is the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture and is situated on the northern shore of the island of Kyushu in Japan, across the Korea Strait from South Korea's Busan.
		Fukuoka was formerly the residence of the powerful daimyo of Chikuzen, and played a conspicuous part in the medieval history of Japan; the renowned temple of Ieyasu in the district was destroyed by fire during the Boshin war of 1868.
		Hakata was initially chosen, but a group of samurai crashed the meeting and forced those present to choose Fukuoka as the name for the merged cities.
	www.bookrags.com /Fukuoka,_Fukuoka (2544 words)

	Hakata-ku, Fukuoka - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Hakata (博多区; -ku) is a ward in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan with a population of 176,585.
		Hakata, which was closer to the sea, housed the city's merchants, while Fukuoka housed the samurai.
		Hakata is the traditional center for the manufacture of Hakata ningyo, which are traditional Japanese dolls that are famous throughout Japan.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hakata-ku,_Fukuoka (223 words)

	FUKUOKA
		Fukuoka, also known by its traditional name Hakata, is the largest city on the Japanese island of Kyushu.
		Hakata Station is the terminus of Japan's bullet train going from Osaka, Tokyo, and beyond, though the final leg of the bullet train going to Kagoshima is currently under construction.
		Fukuoka airport (IATA code FUK) is located to the east of the city at the end of one branch of the subway.
	www.japaneselifestyle.com.au /travel/fukuoka.htm (646 words)

	HAKATA TOUMYOU LANTERN ARTS FESTIVAL-history of Fukuoka,Hakata
		Fukuoka City is the nearest place to China and Korea in Japan, and it has been related to the Eurasian Continent.
		Hakata is surrounded by the Yellow Sea, the East China Sea and the Sea of Japan.
		It was used as the guest house for VIPs from abroad or the lodging house for the Japanese envoy to Tang Dynasty China and the Sui Dynasty China.
	toumyou.hakata.net /english/history.html (782 words)

	Fukuoka Summary
		Fukuoka Prefecture is situated in the north of Japan's island of Kyushu.
		Fukuoka is bordered by Oita, Kumamoto, and Saga Prefectures, and by the Inland, Ariake, Genkai, and Hibiki Seas.
		Fukuoka city began as the seventh-century port of Hakata; close by was Dazaifu, the administrative center for all Kyushu.
	www.bookrags.com /Fukuoka (553 words)

	Living in Fukuoka (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		It lies in the heart of the Fukuoka Plains and is bordered on three sides by mountains, opening into the Sea of Genkai to the north.
		Fukuoka has a temperate climate comparable to that of the southern coastal areas of the United States or central/southern Europe.
		This prosperity was maintained through 1601, when the construction of the Fukuoka Castle by the feudal lord Kuroda led to the birth of the new "castle town" of Fukuoka.
	www.living-in-fukuoka.info /e/02.html (540 words)

	FUKUOKA HISTORY
		Fukuoka history covers from the Mongol invasions, through the formation of the modern city, World War II and recent history.
		Historically, Hakata was the port and merchant district, and as such was more associated with the area's culture: it remains the main commercial area.
		Hakata was initially chosen, but a group of samurai crashed the meeting and forced those present to choose Fukuoka as the name for the merged cities.
	www.japaneselifestyle.com.au /travel/fukuoka_history.htm (758 words)

	City Mayors: Fukuoka (Hakata)
		Fukuoka, Japan, is located about the same distance from the major cities of Osaka, Tokyo, and Sapporo, as it is from other key Asian cities, such as Busan, Seoul, Shanghai, Beijing, and Taipei.
		Fukuoka City is located in the heart of the Fukuoka Plain, between the peninsula-embraced Hakata Bay in the north, and a cascade of mountains in the south.
		Fukuoka enjoys the geographical advantage of being in close proximity to both the Korean peninsula and the Asian continent, and accordingly prospered by being the first region in Japan to be exposed to the civilisation of continental Asia.
	www.citymayors.com /culture/fukuoka.html (1779 words)

	ANA SKY WEB ENGLISH : Fukuoka City Guide
		Hakata is a commercial district that was developed from the old port of Nanotsu.
		Fukuoka was developed from the castle town of the domain of Kuroda, which yielded 520 thousand "koku" of rice.
		In the Hakata area, there are Kushida Shrine, a main shrine of Hakata famous for the Hakata Gion Yamagasa Festival, and the old Hakozaki Shrine with its majestic main hall roofed with Japanese cypress bark.
	www.ana.co.jp /eng/dms/travel/city_guide/fukuoka_guide.html (1134 words)

	Fukuoka Travel Guide
		Fukuoka is Kyushu's largest and one of Japan's ten most populated cities.
		Because of its closeness to the Asian mainland (closer to Seoul than to Tokyo), Fukuoka has been an important harbor city for many centuries and was chosen by the Mongol invasion forces as their landing point in the 12th century.
		Today's Fukuoka is the product of the fusion of two cities in the year 1889, when the port city of Hakata and the former castle town of Fukuoka were united into one city called Fukuoka.
	www.japan-guide.com /e/e2161.html (122 words)

	Fukuoka - Wikitravel
		Fukuoka (福岡) [1] is the capital of Fukuoka prefecture and the largest city on the island of Kyushu.
		Fukuoka is a modern city; most of its buildings are new.
		Fukuoka airport (IATA code FUK) is located to the east of the city, surprisingly close to the city center (only two subway stops away from the main train station).
	wikitravel.org /en/Hakata (1459 words)

	Fukuoka_city FAN 2006 No.9 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The story goes that it started when the citizens of Hakata began criticizing and making fun of the Kuroda fiefdom's restrictive government in funny and ridiculous ways while wearing a half mask to protect their identities.
		This sense of humor common to Hakatakko ("children" of Hakata), with its sharp tongued lampooning of the establishment and spirit of defiance is more than likely influenced by the nature of the locality and the economic culture that took root here.
		Hakata Warai Jyuku, which has about 100 members, is the Fukuoka branch of Nihon Warai Gakkai and was established in August of 1999.
	www.city.fukuoka.jp /fan200609/page18.html (802 words)

	Fukuoka, Japan - Travel Directory, Information, & Links - Travelers Digest
		Ill Palazzo Hotel - Fukuoka being the gateway to southern Japan, has rich history and tradition with plenty in the area for visitors to do and see.
		Sky Court Hakata - Fukuoka being the gateway to southern Japan, has a rich history and tradition with plenty in the area for visitors to do and see.
		Sunroute Hakata - Fukuoka being the gateway to southern Japan, has a rich history and tradition with plenty in the area for visitors to do and see.
	www.travelersdigest.com /fukuoka.htm (811 words)

	Fukuoka Sights
		With a population of over 1,400,000 people, Fukuoka City is the major city in Kyushu, occupying a central role in travel, information-processing and entertainment, and is one of Japan's five largest cities.
		Fukuoka City's unique charm is its blend of a big-city feel with beautiful natural spaces.
		Fukuoka's most famous yatai dish is ramen noodles, but yatai now offer a rich variety of foods, including tempura and yakitori (roast chicken).
	www.fukuoka-tourism.net /e/fukuoka.html (1025 words)

	Fukuoka: Localities: Hakata St
		Hakata is the business, commercial and transport heart of Fukuoka and is not a noted shopping area.
		Hakata is famous for karashi -mentai (fish eggs in red pepper - the fisheggs "mentai-ko" themselves actually come from Tohoku in the north of Japan) and Hakata dolls made from porcelain.
		Fukuoka airport is 5 minutes ride on the subway and there is a large bus station and expressway entrance.
	kyushu.com /fukuoka.php/localities/hakata_station (169 words)

	Fukuoka - page 7 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The name "Fukuoka" dates back to 1601 when Kuroda Nagamasa, the first feudal lord in the area built a castle.
		In 1987, ruins of the Korokan, an ancient diplomatic facility and guest-house, were discovered, that date back to the 7th century A.D. In place of Korokan, Hakata, during the Heian era (794 to 1191), became a prominent city and was a major trading center.
		In 1871, after clans were abolished and prefectures were established, Fukuoka city took a step toward modernization in becoming a municipal body, and the "twin cities" eventually merged.
	home.att.net /~fukuoka/fuk-07.htm (480 words)

	ARRIVAL, INFORMATION AND CITY TRANSPORT, Fukuoka Tourist Information and Travel Guide at InfoHub.com
		Central Fukuoka is split in two by the Naka-gawa.
		To the east of this river, Hakata district centres on Fukuoka's main train station, confusingly known as Hakata Station - a historical legacy of when the two neighbouring towns of Fukuoka and Hakata were combined.
		Hakata Station is the terminus of the Tokaido Shinkansen and the focal point of Kyushu's local JR services.
	www.infohub.com /destinations/asia/Japan/Fukuoka/71860.htm (725 words)

	Accommodation in Fukuoka hotels and lodgings - ASE.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Fukuoka originally developed as a samurai town on the west side (Fukuoka), and a marketplace for tradesmen and artisans on the east side (Hakata).
		Fukuoka City combines the attraction and convenience of a large urban center with the abundant natural beauty of Hakata Bay.
		Fukuoka City has studied the lessons of history in a bold attempt to balance the beauty of nature with the convienence of a metropolitan area.
	www.ase.net /servlet/SearchHotel/415/33.575/130.37/Fukuoka (413 words)

	Fukuoka Hotel. Fukuoka Accommodation Japan in Hakata-Ku for Online Reservation
		Hyatt Regency Fukuoka Hotel is an outstanding combination of the comfort and service of a traditional hotel with the extraordinary post-modern architecture of a world famous landmark.
		Comfort Hotel Hakata Fukuoka is located in front of JR Hakata Station within walking distance from Canal City Hakata, a large shopping and entertainment plaza with many restaurants, known as a "city within a city".
		The Hotel Nikko Fukuoka is a world-class hotel located near the JR Hakata Station, the main entrance way to the beautiful island of Kyushu.
	www.holidaycityjapan.com /fukuoka-hakata/index.html (365 words)

	UrbanRail.Net > Asia > Japan > FUKUOKA Subway
		Fukuoka lies in the north of Japan's southernmost island Kyushu and has 1.2 million inhabitants.
		While all urban tramway lines were closed during the late 1970's, construction of the subway began in 1975.
		Station and an extension towards the waterfront district of Fukuoka from
	www.urbanrail.net /as/fuku/fukuoka.htm (278 words)

	Fukuoka Hotel Specials (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Sunroute Hakata Fukuoka has a convenient location for both business and sightseeing with easy access around the city....
		New Otani Hakata Fukuoka is situated just 20 minutes from Fukuoka International Airport.
		Fukuoka is fast becoming a major international convention center and a gateway to the Orient.
	www.hoteldetective.net /Town/EN/Fukuoka-Hotels.htm (90 words)

	Hakata Miyako Hotel Fukuoka, Japan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Hakata Miyako Hotel is located steps accross from the Sinkansen Gate of JR Hakata Station.
		The hotel is in a convenient location for business or sightseeing, with easy access to the city, and only 10 minutes from Fukuoka airport.
		All of the 266 rooms in the hotel have been renovated in the past year and are immaculately furnished.
	www.ebookers.com /cheap_hotels/japan/hakata_miyako_hotel_fukuoka.html (110 words)

	Fukuoka Now
		That's because the expense involved in mailing the postcards is no longer outweighed by the potential benefits of receiving large amounts of money from people who fall for the scam.
		The Fukuoka Prefectural Consumer Life Center reports that complaints of this practice have fallen from 64 in December 2006 to 15 in January and 21 in February.
		The world's northernmost coral reef was previously thought to exist in the Bermudas, when an Ibaragi Prefecture-based research group discovered the Iki reef in May. Coral was also thought to exist in waters over 18 degrees Celsius only; however, Iki's waters drop to 13 degrees in winter, making the species hardier than previously thought.
	www.fukuoka-now.com /index.php (1204 words)

	Hotel Centraza Hakata, Japan - Asia Travel Japan Hotels Reservation
		The Hotel Centraza Hakata is located in the Fukuoka City.
		Fukuoka is rich in natural beauty, which is evident throughout the city.
		Only 6 minutes by subway to Fukuoka Airport, and a minutes walk to the bus terminal.
	www.asiatravel.com /japan/fukuoka/hotel_centraza_hakata (117 words)

	Football Stadiums in Japan: Hakata-no-Mori Stadium
		The crowds have remained steady even after the team was demoted to the ranks of the second division (J2), but they were never really that tremendous to begin with.
		If arriving by JR rail, transfer at JR Hakata station, on the Kagoshima line, and transfer to the subway.
		There is also bus service directly to the stadium, leaving from bus depot 1 in front of Hakata station.
	www.wldcup.com /Asia/stadia/hakata.html (280 words)

	History
		Kuroda Nagamasa became the feudal lord of Fukuoka in 1600, and allowed Hakata-ori to be made by only 12 manufacturers.
		Pursuant to the act regarding the organization of medium and small companies and entities, Hakata Domestic Silk and Artificial Silk Textile Coordination Association was reorganized.
		Pursuant to the act regarding the organization of medium and small companies and entities, Hakata Silk and Artificial Silk Textile Industrial Association was reorganized into a capital participation association.
	www.hakataori.or.jp /us/union/enkaku.htm (307 words)

	ANA Hotel Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan - E-Biz-Travel.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Fukuoka is the political and cultural center of Kyushu, with a proud historical heritage and modern, urban outlook.
		Hospitality reflecting the warmth and friendliness of the people of Fukuoka awaits you at the ANA Hotel Hakata.
		Enjoy Hakata cuisine prepared with the highest quality produce, including fresh seafood harvested from the Genkainada Sea, coupled with meats and vegetables straight from farms in neighboring prefectures.
	www.e-biz-travel.com /japan/fukuoka_hotels/ana_hotel_hakata/index.asp (406 words)

	Japan Atlas: Hakata Dolls (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Hakata dolls are the best known craft items from Fukuoka Prefecture, which lies in the north of the island of Kyushu.
		Soshichi Masaki, one of the artisans engaged in making rooftiles for the castle, made pottery dolls as a hobby, and presented a archetype Hakata doll to the lord of the castle.
		Hakata dolls were exhibited in the Paris Exposition of 1900 where the elegant appearance of the dolls was much appreciated by the visitors.
	web-japan.org /atlas/crafts/cra24.html (358 words)

	Skycourt Hakata
		At Fukuoka, lively international city, Skycourt Hakata Youth Guest House was reopened in 2000 after rebuilding Skycourt Hakata Hotel which is near Hakata station.
		The YH is 10 minutes away from JR Hakata station on foot.
		Gion station (subway) is within 3 minutes on foot, and it is not far from Fukuoka airport.
	www.jyh.or.jp /english/kyushu/skyhakat/index.html (91 words)

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