Welcome to Fukuoka City

Fukuoka is the largest city on Kyushu island, located in the southwestern part of the Japanese archipelago. The city has been playing an important role as a gateway to Asia since ancient times. It has flexibly absorbed diverse cultures from various foreign visitors and developed through over 2,000 years of exchange with other countries.

Fukuoka is also famous as a city of gourmet cuisine, where you can enjoy various food such as Tonkotsu ramen and “Mentaiko” (spicy cod roe). Moreover, the city boasts numerous attractive tourism resources, including historical and cultural sites, as well as shopping spots.

Fukuoka City formed a sister city relationship with Auckland City, New Zealand, in 1986. Since then, they have strengthened their bond through biennial youth delegation visits and exchanges in various fields, including sports and economic activities.

A place that symbolises the bond between Fukuoka and Auckland is the “Fukuoka Friendship Garden,” located next to Auckland Zoo. The garden is managed by the Auckland Council but is regularly maintained by volunteers from the Fukuoka Friendship Garden Group. Their activities, such as cleaning, help maintain the garden’s beautiful landscape.

 

In 2023, a Japanese plum tree was gifted by Fukuoka City as a token of appreciation to the group, and a tree planting ceremony was held in the garden. Fukuoka City hopes that the tree will grow, symbolising the enduring friendship between the two cities.

In 2026, Fukuoka City and Auckland will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their sister city relationship. To mark this milestone, the city is planning a range of exchange events to help more people in Auckland learn about their sister city. The city hopes many will take the opportunity to participate in these events.

Finally, Fukuoka City warmly invites you to visit, and they look forward to welcoming you!

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  •  環境問題への取組を調査するため、7月下旬~8月上旬にかけて滋賀県立彦根工業高等学校の高校生1名および引率者1名がオーストラリアを訪問し、クレアシドニー事務所は、7月29日にはオーストラリアの概要(文化、風習等)についてブリーフィングを実施し、7月31日にはブリスベンの訪問先企業へのアテンド行いました。

    ブリスベンの訪問先においては、カーボンニュートラルの観点から、カギケノリという海藻を用いて畜産動物が排出するメタンガスを減少させる取り組みについての情報を得ることができました。生徒が、将来は自らも環境のための取り組みを実施したいとの思いから、積極的にミーティングに臨んでいる姿が印象的でした。

    当事務所は今回、ブリーフィング及びアテンドのほか、ブリスベンの訪問先企業に対するアポイントメント取得のサポートも行いました。
     クレアシドニー事務所は、今後もオーストラリアでの調査に取り組む日本の自治体の活動を支援していきます。

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    The latest issue of our correspondence is released.

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    The latest issue of our correspondence is released.

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    The latest issue of our correspondence is released.

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    The latest issue of our correspondence is released.

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  •  名古屋市とシドニー市の姉妹都市交流は、2025年に45周年を迎えます。11月24日(金)には、豪州多文化主義政策交流プログラム(11月27日から12月2日まで)参加にあわせて渡豪した名古屋市職員がシドニー市役所を訪問しました。
     両市の姉妹動物園(タロンガ動物園と東山動物園)の交流の状況や名古屋市における国際交流についての情報共有に加えて、2023年12月に予定されている松雄副市長のシドニー市訪問の事前打ち合わせが行われ、クレアシドニー事務所はこの訪問をアテンドしました。
     節目の年を2年後に控え、両市の交流がさらに活発になるよう、クレアシドニー事務所は引き続き支援して参ります。