Fukuoka

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Fukuoka?Northern coast of Kyushu island, Japan, overlooking the Tsushima Strait
2. How many people live in Fukuoka?Approximately 1.6 million residents
3. How big is Fukuoka?Covers approximately 340 square kilometers (131 square miles)
4. What is the capital of Fukuoka?Fukuoka serves as the prefectural capital of Fukuoka Prefecture
5. What language do people speak in Fukuoka?Japanese
6. What makes Fukuoka a gateway to Asia?Fukuoka is on the northern coast of Kyushu, right next to the Tsushima Strait, so it can easily connect with Korea and China.

Tsushima Strait: A body of water separating Japan from South Korea, crucial for maritime trade routes.
Kamikaze: Literally 'divine wind,' referring to typhoons that historically aided Japan in repelling invasions.
Yatai: Traditional open-air food stalls common in Fukuoka, offering a unique dining and social experience.
Tonkotsu: A rich, opaque broth made by simmering pork bones for extended periods, the signature of Hakata Ramen.