Fukuoka

Fukuoka is a major city and prefecture in Japan, known for its economic activity, cultural initiatives, and regional specialties.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to its pursuit of secondary capital city status and various development projects.

Latest on Fukuoka

• Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka meet secondary capital criteria
• Fukuoka aims to create workplaces where people with disabilities can thrive
• Fukuoka’s RAMEN TECH tests Japan’s startup pitch to Southeast Asia
• Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly head Kurauchi to resign as assembly member
• Fukuoka’s game meat plant turns nuisance wildlife into regional specialty
• Online education CEO bets on Fukuoka for regional growth

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