Bicycles are more common in Fukuoka city, given its wide area of relatively flat land. Kita-Kyushu also has more cases of violent crimes, including threats, blackmail and assaults leading to ...

FUKUOKA -- The transportation bureau in this southwestern Japan city is preparing to introduce new "4000 series" commuter trains that an official says are "the most comfortable" in the country.

Fukuoka's best yatais tend to be in Nagahama and Tenjin, areas close to the city centre but off the main tourist drags.