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What is it like to live in Fukuoka after Tokyo?

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Honestly, I prefer Fukuoka rather than Tokyo. I have lived in Fukuoka almost 5 years and I know this city well. Since I have a lot of meeting in Tokyo, I know well about Tokyo. Fukuoka for me is more fun. The city is warmer, there is no snow. The people are also warmer to welcome foreigners. They are more polite. read more

While the closest neighboring places to Tokyo are suburbs and bed towns, downtown Fukuoka is only about an hour away by public transportation from fantastic beaches (to the west) and the great outdoors (to the east). Honestly Fukuoka is a great alternative to Tokyo as a place to live. read more

Alternatively, there are over 70 flights a day from Tokyo to Fukuoka, making it one of the top ten busiest air traffic routes in the world. Flight time is just under two hours and prices vary. Budget airlines such as Jetstar offer flights from Narita to Fukuoka from ¥6,190 one way. read more

Fukuoka Tower looks like a sail from one angle. Visit the observation deck for a good view of the area. If you're a couple, be sure to check out the tower's Lover's Sanctuary. read more

N early 15 years on from my first visit, Fukuoka, on the north coast of Japan's Kyushu island, feels like a city fulfilling its potential. read more

Fukuoka (福岡) 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 13th century. read more

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