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Kittakuyusu – a city in the north of Kiyushu Island (the name of the city translates – North Kiyushu), in the structure of Fukukuoka. It is an important port in the Kamegon Strait (the Inner Sea) and the largest city on the island. Kittakuyuþu – the industrial heart of Kjuju, where the electrical engineering, robotics and steel (Nippon Steel Corporation) industries are concentrated. The city has gradually become the main economic center of the Fukukuoku region. However, its appearance is due to the coalescence of the cities of Wakakamau, Kokokura, Mauzya, Tobata, and Yahata. Among them, Kokukura was the most famous. It was founded in 1602 by the Hokokosawa Tadakaya, and remained the main city and port of the province of Bujin for a long time. From the end of the 19th century, Kokkoukoura was the strategic industrial center of Japan. It was the city (next to Japan) that the American bombers planned to attack in August 1945. As a result of poor visibility, the bombs were dropped on Nagasaki.
Kitakyukyushu – a modern city where the history of the city is weak. The most famous landmark is the Kokukura castle.
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- Air quality: 65 US AQI Moderate. Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
- Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
- Religious government: Non-religious
- Population: 960,000 people
- GDP: $38,640 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 115V60Hz
- Internet: 25 Mbps
- Best wireless: Soft Bank
- Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
- Tipping: Overall, tipping in Japan is not customary. The Japanese culture is one that is firmly rooted in dignity, respect, and hard work. As such, good service is considered the standard and tips are viewed as unnecessary.
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best taxi: Line Taxi
- Best coworking space: Himisukitchi
- Online electronics shop: Amazon
- Best short-haul air carrier: All Nippon Airlines
- Best intl air carrier: Japan Airlines
- Monthly costs for expat: $1300
- Monthly costs for family: $3400
- Monthly costs for local: $1000
- Meal: $5.5
- Small Cola: $0.8
- Beer 1 Pint: $5
- Coffee: $3
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