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History

Kokura Castle

Kokura Castle was built on a plateau in the center of Kitakyushu City , making it very convenient for transportation. It is exceptionally popular with visitors. One reason is that famed swordmaster Miyamoto Musashi stayed in Kokura. The famous historical "Battle of Ganryu Island" between Miyamoto Musashi and his rival, Sasaki Kojiro, was also in Kokura.

Attraction

Moji Port

Moji Port is home to numerous historic buildings that attest to its former prosperity. The area is particularly attractive at night, and many visit the area to see the buildings, which were built with the most advanced design and technology of their time.

Nature

Mt. Hiko

Mt. Hiko is one of Kyushu's most enjoyable scenic hikes, with a history that intertwines with the Shugendo sect of Buddhism. Just over an hour's drive from Fukuoka City , Mt. Hiko is one of the best opportunities to challenge your legs. The longest hike is 17 kilometers and takes five to seven hours.

Attraction

Kawachi Fujien Wisteria Garden

Kawachi Fujien Wisteria Garden, set in the hills to the southwest of Kitakyushu, is most famous for its two 100-meter-long tunnels of wisteria. The gardens open to the public twice a year: once during the wisteria season in spring and once during the fall.

History

Kokura Castle

Attraction

Moji Port

Nature

Mt. Hiko

Attraction

Kawachi Fujien Wisteria Garden

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Sustainable business development in eco-town Kitakyushu

Steel and chemical industries

Kitakyushu has a history in the steel and chemical industries that drove Japan's modernization. Making the most of its industrial history, the city is now focusing on cutting-edge technology such as robotics and next-generation manufacturing.

A leader in environmental technology and sustainable urban development

Facing pollution problems in the past, the citizens, businesses, and government of Kitakyushu City worked together to improve the environment. As a result, the city has received international recognition as an “eco-model city.”

Logistics and international business hub

Kitakyushu City is a port city close to mainland Asia. It functions as a base for the import and export of automobiles and machinery parts, with an environment suited to international trade and logistics.

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Kitakyushu Asia Center for Carbon Neutrality

Integrating Kitakyushu-born technologies and Japanese environmental technologies to promote carbon reduction in Asia through commercial projects.

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Startup Visa

Typically, foreign nationals who intend to set up a business in Japan must have a Business Manager visa. However, it is possible for individuals to obtain a Business Manager visa with a 6-month preparatory period if Kitakyushu City reviews and confirms the content of business startup plans in advance.

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KKJ

KKJ provides foreign startups with access to testing sites and financial assistance to support their growth in the Japanese market.

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Kitakyushu: the city of steel

Kitakyushu is the second most populous city in the Kyushu region. Formerly known as the Kitakyushu Industrial Zone, one of four major industrial zones in Japan, Kitakyushu was famous for its steel industry thanks to the Imperial Steel Works, the second steel mill built in Japan and the largest in the country for some time after its construction in 1896.

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Kitakyushu: city of iron and steel

The history and culture of Kitakyushu is deeply rooted in the production of iron and steel. In this article, we’ll explore the essential role this city played in the modernization of Japan, its rebirth as a tourist destination, and the beauty of its natural surroundings.

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