City of Kitakyushu

Kitakyushu is located at the northernmost tip of the island of Kyushu, the westernmost island of the Japanese major islands. Geographically, it is close to East Asian countries, which are developing at a significant pace. Since the modern period, the city has developed as one of the major industrial cities and an international trade port. Even now, Kitakyushu boasts one of western Japans highest concentrations of industry and manufacturing, and the city has many technological advantages. It is also an international logistics base, which enjoys an enhanced sea port, airport, railway, and highway infrastructure. In the downtown area, public parks and water recreation spaces are built adjacent to business and commercial areas, so that people can enjoy both city life and relaxation. The city is rich in nature as well. It faces the ocean with 210 km stretch of coastline and about 40% of the citys area is forested. Kitakyushu, which overcame severe pollution in the 1960s, ha...