Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
Kitakyushu is the 2nd largest city in Kyushu with a population of 920,00 and is located
at the northern tip of Kyushu. It is the gateway between Kyushu and Honshu and has
long between important location for industry shipping and land transport.
Kitakyushu was chosen for Japan’s modern steel industry from the 17 candidate locations
selected all over Japan and Steel works operation was started in 1901.
Since then the city greatly contributed to Japan’s Industrial modernization.
Kitakyushu possesses numerous natural wonders and tourist attractions.
Nature arears including Mt. Sarakura where is one of the most spectacular and dynamic
night views in the world can be seen, Hiraodai Karst Plateau & Cave, Kanmon strait as well
well as Wakamatsu North Coast.