Fukuoka Guide

Fukuoka(福岡) is a large city in Fukuoka prefecture on the Island of Kyuushuu in Japan. Fukuoka is the nearest Japanese city to China and Korea. There is a theory that Fukuoka is the site of the first prehistoric capital of Japan and is the oldest city in Japan.
Because of it's close proximity to Asia Fukuoka was often a target for foreign invaders. In 1279 Mongolian Kublai Khan launched an invasion of Northern Kyuushuu with 140,000 men and 4,000 boats. more ...

Tenjin(天神) is the name for the downtown area of Fukuoka. It is also known as "old fukuoka" and is the biggest shopping area in town. There are interesting food stalls on the streets here.