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Fukuoka

Fukuoka

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A large city in southern Japan on the island of Kyushu
  • proper noun
: Fukuoka
  • Since it was founded in 1979, the Fukuoka Art Museum has been hosting contemporary Asian art events, notably the Asian Art Triennial.
  • Fukuoka, Japan
  • city of Fukuoka

Examples

  • Morooka was educated at Fukuoka Medical College (which in 1910 became Kyushu Imperial University Medical School) from 1909 to 1914.

    Academic text (1990)

  • Korean architects gathered to attend the four-day event that featured an Architecture Award Exhibition, an International Architectural Exhibition, and a joint exhibition with the Japanese city of Fukuoka.

    Blog text (8)

  • At present, I am based in Fukuoka, Japan.

    Blog text (22)

  • For technology information, contact Prorex Company, Ltd., Fukuoka, Japan.

    Academic text (1999)

  • I was traveling with a Canadian scholar, and we were met from the train in the city of Fukuoka by a Japanese professor; we got into his car, and he drove us to our hotel.

    Academic text (2015)

  • I visited Fukuoka during my trip to Japan and loved the vibrant culture and delicious food.

  • The conference will be held in Fukuoka, a city known for its rich history and modern amenities.

  • After exploring Tokyo, I decided to take a train to Fukuoka to experience a different side of Japan.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The word Fukuoka comes from two Japanese parts, fuku and oka. Fuku means 'good fortune' and oka means 'hill', so the city's name is like a 'hill of good luck' and is easy to remember.