Fukuoka
Japanese prefecture
Fukuoka is a prefecture on Japan’s main island of Kyushu whose capital, Fukuoka city, was formed from a castle town. Edo-period fortress ruins can still be seen among Maizuru Park’s cherry blossoms. Modern-day Fukuoka is also known for its...
Area: 1,925 mi²
Population: 5.109 million (Jun 1, 2019)
Governor: Seitaro Hattori
Capital: Fukuoka
Bird: Japanese bush warbler (Cettia diphone)
Flower: Ume blossom (Prunus mume)
ISO 3166 code: JP-40