Overview
The has long served as a hub that connects people and businesses within the Asian region. The city boasts one of Japan¡¯s best transportation systems; this includes Fukuoka airport, the port of Hakata, and Hakata station, and showcases many examples of transit-oriented development. The city¡¯s share of youth is much higher than the country average, partly due to the concentration of universities in Fukuoka, and it functions as a vibrant center of politics, culture, fashion and the economy for the Kyushu region. It has also implemented innovative policies such as Fukuoka 100, a program aimed at promoting good health and longevity, to address the challenges of an aging society.
Today, Fukuoka enjoys a reputation as one of the fastest-growing startup hubs in Japan, offering a series of support initiatives such as , a one-stop-shop for those starting up a business in the city. Furthermore, under its ¡°¡±, the city is bringing together cutting-edge technology, innovative thinkers and sustainable practices with the aim of creating a model smart city at a former university site in the Hakozaki area.
Since Fukuoka became a partner city of TDLC¡¯s City Partnership Program in 2018, it has supported TDLC in the delivery of Technical Deep Dives and other events on topics including transit-oriented development, public spaces, and urban management in cities with aging populations. Fukuoka's track record of building a competitive city, its expertise in urban transportation development, its experience as a center of exchange with Asia, and its measures to attract young people have all drawn the attention of urban development professionals in developing countries.
Key topics of engagement
- Transit-oriented development
- Innovation and start-up ecosystems
- Competitive and smart cities
- Water use and sewage management system
- Operation and Maintenance of Infrastructure
Key recent collaborations
- December 2024
City officials shared how the city promotes neighborhood-level resilience through innovative planning at the Technical Deep Dive on City and Climate Change. - May 2024
City official addressed the Fukuoka Method, a compelling model for landfill management with emphasis on community involvement and the use of locally available materials at the Technical Deep Dive on Solid Waste Management in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivore. - February-March 2024
City officials shared the experience of Fukuoka's water reuse and management, shaped by past floods and water shortages, at the Technical Deep Dive on Water Secure Cities. - January 2023
City officials presented the experience of Fukuoka City's flood control measures at the Technical Deep Dive on Advancing Quality Urban Infrastructure. - January 2023
TDLC Partners with Fukuoka City to Provide Technical Assistance to Ahmedabad City in India for Sewage Management System
*As of September 2025
Key Publications
