Fukuoka City

Visit and Training －Guide for a Comfortable City－

International Affairs Dept., General Affairs & Planning Bureau, Fukuoka City Government www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp

Quick Facts of Kyushu and Fukuoka City

Fukuoka City is the central city of Kyushu, which is located in western Japan. Fukuoka City has

long prospered as a base for exchanges between Japan and the rest of Asia. Northern

Kyushu, including Fukuoka City, is one of the four biggest metropolitan areas in Japan, along

with Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya.

■Sister Cities

Fukuoka City conducts wide and active exchanges with 7 cities.

Oakland (U.S.A.), Guangzhou (China), Bordeaux (France), Auckland (New Zealand),

Ipoh (Malaysia), Busan Metropolitan City (South Korea), Atlanta (U.S.A.)

※in the order in which sister city or friendship city agreements were concluded.

■ Area: 342 ㎢

■ Population: 1.5 million

CONTENTS

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Creating a City with Attention to Urban Design ３

◆Urban Landscapes ･･････････････････････････････････ ４

◆Urban Greenery ･･･････････････････････････････････ ６

◆Island City ･････････････････････････････････････････ ７

Creating a Comfortable City for the Elderly･････ ９

Creating a City That Values Water Resources･･･ 11

◆Creating a city with efficient water circulation･･････････ 11

◆Sewerage Administration, Flood control･･････････････ 13

Creating a City that Takes Advantage of Environmentally-

friendly Waste Disposal Technologies 15

Creating a Safe and Secure city･･･････････････････ 18

Disaster Management

Environment

Water Resources

Health and Welfare

Services for the Elderly

Urban Landscapes

Overview

“Fukuoka Model”: a “City with a Good Balance between People, Environment and Urban Vitality”

Fukuoka City believes that the value of a city is to be found in a good balance between

various components such as “comfortable space,” “urban vitality,” and “abundant nature,” for

both residents and visitors.

In 2011 the UN-HABITAT Fukuoka Office put forward six components for leading urban life

in a sustainable and healthy way in fast-growing medium-sized cities in Asia with

populations of 300,000 to 1,500,000, which were: “life,” “education,” “transportation,” “safety

and security,” “business and economy,” and “global environment.”

Fukuoka City is praised as being a “liveable” city at home and abroad. Its urban development

approach, referred to as the “Fukuoka Model,” provides a good balance of the six components

to support a high quality of life.

The “Fukuoka Model” represents a “city with a good balance between people, environment

and urban vitality,” which Fukuoka City is creating.

－ “A compact, dynamic and liveable city”

「The State of Asian Cities 2010/11」

UN-HABITAT Fukuoka Office

－ Fukuoka ranked 10th most liveable city

in the world (2014)

「MONOCLE issue 75 JULY/AUGUST 2014」

Fukuoka: One of the World’s Most Liveable Cities

Overview

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Fukuoka’s Know-how on Livable City Development

Fukuoka City continues to develop as a major urban center that is the closest to the Asian

continent and the liveliest city in Japan. Since Japan's economic development in the 1950s and

1960s, the country has experienced various social problems such as population growth and the

progress of urbanization. However, Fukuoka City has overcome these problems. Fukuoka City,

which has developed considerably through its history of cultural exchange with Asia, considers it

a duty to share its experiences with other countries and regions that are facing similar social

issues.

As a result of such urban development efforts, today, more than 90% of Fukuoka City residents

consider the city as livable. Fukuoka City also has the advantage of having great access to other

major Asian cities via international airline routes. With a wide range of accommodation options

and world-class transport facilities, Fukuoka City makes possible visits and training sessions

that are highly functional both in terms of time and cost.

Come to Fukuoka for hints on comfortable city development for your own region.

１．Creating a city with attention to urban design A well-designed urban landscape attracts people and drives the wheels of commerce.

With this idea in mind, Fukuoka City is creating design-conscious urban areas which

make for fundamentally comfortable living spaces.

２．Creating a comfortable city for the elderly The Japanese population has one of the highest life expectancies in the world, but is

also one of the most rapidly ageing. Fukuoka City runs a public welfare system for the

elderly, creating a city that is amenable to the elderly.

３．Creating a city that values water resources Fukuoka City is working on the development of drought-resistant urban areas,

efficient water distribution programs and campaigns to increase water conservation as

part of its water efficiency initiatives. Specifically, it is proactively working on advanced

sewage treatment and flood control measures, in an effort to develop

environmentally-friendly urban areas that value water resources.

４．Creating a city that takes advantage of environmentally-friendly waste

disposal technologies Fukuoka City and Fukuoka University have jointly developed a new landfill structure

called “The Fukuoka Method”, which has been adopted by various cities in Japan as the

standard structure for refuse landfills. This innovative refuse treatment technology has

increasingly been implemented in Asian-Pacific countries due to its comparatively easy

construction.

５．Creating a safe and secure city (fire fighting and disaster prevention) Fukuoka City has the resources in place to protect the lives of its residents 24 hours

a day, 365 days a year, including advanced fire fighting and prevention technologies and

excellent emergency response and rescue services.

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Creating a City with Attention to Urban Design Wellspring of a sustainable city that attracts people

A well-designed urban landscape consists of not only the exteriors of buildings but also other

components such as lush greenery in the city center, creative use of above- and under- ground

space, compact urban functions that make life convenient, control of the city’s urban development

to make the best use of architectural characteristics, and people-friendliness. These diverse

urban design components attract people and drive the wheels of commerce, and the city can take

a path to sustainable development.

◆Urban Landscapes ～The Secrets of Design-conscious Urban Development～

【Lecture】 Code No 【Visit】 Code No

01_ Large-scale building regulations DLT-01 01_ Momochihama/Jigyohama

(Seaside Momochi) district

DLV-01

02 _Urban landscape districts DLT-02 02 _Gokusho district DLV-02

03 _Nighttime illuminations, statues

signs,etc.

DLT-03 03 _Tenjin (Meiji-dori/Watanabe

-dori Avenues) district

DLV-03

04 _Subsidies for regional landscaping

organizations and landscape-

DLT-04 04_Kashii sub-center (Chihaya)

district

DLV-04

correction businesses 05_Works of famous architects

from Japan and overseas

DLV-05

05 _Awards (such as the Urban

Beautification Award)

DLT-05 06_Other（Fukuoka City Subway

Nanakuma Line）

DLV-06

◆Urban Greenery ～Visit the city center enriched with greenery～

【Lecture】 Code No 【Visit】 Code No

01_ Urban Greenery（Maintenance） DGT-01 01_“Central Parks”（Maizuru

Park and Ohori Park）

DGV-01

02 _Urban Greenery（Creation） DGT-02 02_ Distinctive park (Japanese

garden)

DGV-02

03 _Urban Greenery（Support） DGT-03 03 _Distinctive roadside trees DGV-03

◆Island City ～Creating a progressive city and port with an abundance of greenery～

【Lecture】 Code No 【Visit】 Code No

01_The Island City Development Project DIT-01 01_ Urban development DIV-01

02 _Island City Central Park DIV-02

03 _International Container

Terminal

DIV-03

Urban Landscapes

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◆Urban Landscapes ～The Secrets of Design-conscious Urban Development～

【Training Menu】

▽Fukuoka City’s urban landscape administration：Fukuoka City has established urban

landscape regulations, a set of urban development standards for controlling the city’s urban

development and creation of design-conscious urban areas. Here, training is given on major

policies based on the regulations.

01_Large-scale building regulations DLT-01

A 34,000 m² area commercial complex, housing a shopping

mall, a multiplex cinema, a theater, a hotel and more. The only

way to know the time here is through its regular, dynamic

water fountain shows along the 180m canal. Canal City

ensures entertainment for everyone, and attracts many

visitors from Asia.

CANAL CITY HAKATA 2009(c)FUKUOKAJISHOWET DESIGN(c)

02_Urban landscape districts DLT-02

03_Nighttime illuminations, statues, signs, etc. DLT-03

Currently, historic structures and sculptures

at 18 different facilities around the city are lit up

at night.

04_Subsidies for regional landscaping organizations and landscape-correction businesses DLT-04

（support for maintenance of historic landscape in Gokusho district）

05_ Awards (such as the Urban Beautification Award) DLT-05

Canal City Hakata

Kashii sub-center (Chihaya) district

A new urban area is being developed in the

Kashii/Chihaya district, a sub-center in the eastern

part of Fukuoka City.

Ruins of Fukuoka Castle Lit-up

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【Details of the Visit】 ～A tour of well-designed structures and cityscapes～

▽Urban landscape district ： You will visit an urban landscape district in Fukuoka City,

which refers to an area where landscape formation and building construction policies and

standards have been set, in an attempt to form an attractive landscape appropriate for the

area.

01_Momochihama/Jigyohama (Seaside Momochi district) (185.6ha) DLV-01

The new town on reclaimed land in the western part of

Fukuoka City is a hub of residential houses and

businesses, as well as entertainment and public facilities.

02_Gokusho district (28ha) DLV-02

The historic town where town division from 400 years

ago still remains, it is a center of old temples and

shrines that form the cultural roots of Fukuoka and

Hakata.

03_Tenjin (Meiji-dori/Watanabe-dori Avenues) district DLV-03

The downtown commercial area in the Tenjin area is the center of Fukuoka City.

04_Kashii sub-center (Chihaya) district DLV-04

The new sub-center in the Kashii/Chihaya district in the eastern part of Fukuoka City.

05_ Works of famous architects from Japan and overseas DLV-05

You will be shown works built around Fukuoka City by the following Japanese architects: Kingo

Tatsuno, Kishou Kurokawa, Shin Isozaki, etc.; and the following architects from overseas:

Michael Graves, Steven Holl, Mark Mack, etc. (honorifics omitted and in no particular order)

06_Other DLV-06

You will visit the facilities of Fukuoka City Subway Nanakuma Line, which fully incorporates the

principles of universal design.

Detailed rules regarding the following have been established for landscape design: １．Use of land (land borderlines and afforestation) ２．Form and Design of structures and auxiliary structures ３．Advertisements

Seaside Momochi district

Shofukuji temple gate

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【Works of famous architects from DLV-05 【Fukuoka City Subway Nanakuma Line 】 DLV-06

Japan and overseas】

◆Urban Greenery ～Visit the city center enriched with greenery～ 【Training Menu】 You will be briefed on Fukuoka City’s greenery policy

01_greenery policy （Maintenance） DGT-01

Learn about Fukuoka City’s efforts to maintain a green city.

02_greenery policy （Creation） DGT-02

Learn about Fukuoka City’s development plans for parks and roadside trees.

03_greenery policy （Support） DGT-03

Learn about the support that the city provides for citizen’s greenery efforts.

【Details of the Visit】

01_“Central Parks” DGV-01

“Central Parks” are a recreational space in the center of

Fukuoka City. The vibrant greenery at the Fukuoka

Castle ruins and Ohori Lake’s waterside landscape are

colorful additions to the city landscape.

02_Distinctive park (Japanese garden) DGV-02

Admire the beautiful colors and seasonal changes in one

of the most well-known Japanese gardens in Fukuoka

City.

福岡市地下鉄七隈線

Fukuoka Bank Head Office ：Kisho Kurokawa Nishi-Nippon City Bank Head

Office: Shin Isozaki

Seaside Momochi district – Street of World’s Architects

Kashiihama Nexus World ：Oscar Tusquets Fully incorporating the principles of

universal design, this subway is a reliable form of transportation for many citizens.

“Central parks”：Ohori Park and Maizuru Park

(Ruins of Fukuoka Castle)

A Japanese garden: Yusentei Garden

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A building complex with an international conference

hall, a music hall and commercial facilities. It features a

“step garden” (terraced roof-top garden).

03_Distinctive roadside trees DGV-03

◆ Island City

～Creating a progressive city and port with an abundance of greenery～

【Training Menu】

01_The Island City Development Project DIT-01

The Island City Development Project, the

objectives of which include enhancement of

port functions and development of an advanced

living environment, is one of the major projects

currently being undertaken in Fukuoka City.

Training will cover the urban development

and port development projects which are

currently underway at Island City in the

eastern part of Hakata Bay.

The open space is lined with Original public art creating a comfortable atmosphere.

Green Roads form the city’s “framework of green” – a network of greenery.

Across Fukuoka

An aerial view of Island City

Tenjin Nishi Intersection Square Roadside trees： Keyaki-dori Ave.

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【Details of the Visit】

0１_Urban development DIV-01

You will see green-lined streets built according to strict guidelines for urban development,

which include a district plan, building and greenery agreements. You will learn about our efforts

to create new centers of industry in fields such as healthcare, medicine and social services.

02_Island City Central Park DIV-02

You will visit this 15ha park, a recreational space

that is loved by residents from all over the city and

which epitomizes our green approach to urban

development. Inside the park you will find “Gurin

Gurin,” an active learning facility designed by

architect, Toyo Ito.

03_ International Container Terminal DIV-03

You will visit the restricted area that is the International Container Terminal with its

cutting-edge equipment.

アイランドシティ上空から望む

The booming container terminal A gantry crane in full operation

Rich greenery Peripheral greenery

Island City Central Park “Gurin Gurin”

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Creating a Comfortable City for the Elderly

A comfortable city for the elderly Japan has one of the world’s most rapidly-aging societies, and highest life expectancies.

Fukuoka City customizes care services for the elderly to suit the city’s current circumstances by

making full use of the health and welfare services system for the elderly established by the

government. Various sectors in the city make every effort to offer care services to satisfy users and

their families, such as improvement of facilities using the latest equipment, and hospitality to

respect human dignity.

【Lecture】

01_ Overview of Japan’s social system

and nursing care insurance system

02 _Details of the nursing care insurance

system

03 _A new structure of welfare for the

elderly

04 _Realities of nursing care

Code No

AAT-01

AAT-02

AAT-03

AAT-04

【Visit】

01_ Welfare facilities for the

elderly

Code No

AAV-01

１．Learn about Japan’s efforts to support its aging society

Japan’s has by far the world’s most aging society with more than 25% of its

population aged 65 or older, and this figure is expected to grow. In Asia, numerous

countries, such as South Korea and Singapore, are expected to follow this trend at an

even faster rate than Japan. These countries need to develop or improve their social

service systems to deal with their aging populace. You will be briefed on the social

security system of Japan, the forerunner in aging populations, including pension,

medical care, and nursing care. We will also explore services for the elderly currently

in place in Fukuoka.

【Training Menu】 Learn about Japan’s plans for the welfare for the elderly

Training will be given by experts on welfare.

0１_Overview of Japan’s social security system and nursing care insurance system AAT-01

02_Details of the nursing care insurance system AAT-02

03_A new structure of welfare for the elderly AAT-03

04_Realities of nursing care (experiences shared by heads of facilities, etc.) AAT-04

Health and Welfare Services for the Elderly

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高齢者福祉施設

【Details of the Visit】

You will learn about Fukuoka City’s welfare facilities for the elderly.

We also offer visit programs combined with training or lecture at your request.

01_Fukuoka City’s welfare facilities for the elderly AAV-01

There are many welfare facilities for the elderly

in Fukuoka City.

A welfare complex that aims to realize a mutually

-supportive society by deepening the citizens'

understanding of social welfare and promoting their

participation in social welfare activities.

２．Aiming to be an information center of aging societies

In South Korea, the law on long-term care insurance for the elderly came into force in July 2008,

inspired by the nursing care insurance system of Japan whose population is aging ahead of

other countries. Since the Korean law is modeled on the Japanese system, training visits to Japan

are becoming more common.

In response to these needs, Fukuoka City has established an organization to facilitate many visits

and training courses.

Fukuoka City is an ideal place for visits and training because of its geographical proximity to Asia,

good transport infrastructure and concentration of many health and welfare facilities for the

elderly.

A welfare facility for the elderly

Fukuoka City Citizen Welfare Plaza

(Fuku Fuku Plaza)

A lecture on Japan’s nursing care insurance

system and facilities for the elderly.

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Creating a City That Values Water Resources

Creating a city that conserves water Lacking a major river and plentiful water resources, Fukuoka City experienced droughts with

long-term water restrictions twice in past. Since then, we have been Japan’s leading city in terms

of valuing water resources, and we are working on various plans to make the most effective use of

them.

◆Creating a city with efficient water circulation

～Promoting a city with efficient water circulation～

【Lecture】

01_Creating a city that conserves

water

Code No

WCT-01

【Visit】

01_Water management center

02_Water treatment plant

03_Umino-Nakamichi Nata seawater

desalination center

Code No

WCV-01

WCV-02

WCV-03

◆Sewerage Administration, Flood control～Creating a pleasant city that values water～

【Lecture】

01_Sewage treatment

02_Sewage reclaiming

03 _Maintenance and management

04_Comprehensive measures

against torrential rainfall

05_ River maintenance

Code No

WST-01

WST-02

WST-03

WST-04

WST-05

【Visit】

01_Water treatment center

02_Treated water facility

03_Flood prevention facility

04_River maintenance project

Code No

WSV-01

WSV-02

WSV-03

WSV-04

◆Creating a city with efficient water circulation

～Promoting a city with efficient water circulation～

Geographically lacking a major river and rich water resources, Fukuoka City has struggled with

water shortage, experiencing drought with long-term water restrictions in 1978 and 1994. As

such, we are working on various plans to make effective use of water resources.

【Training Menu】 Creating a city with efficient water circulation

Rain water is constantly in natural circulation – it is retained in soil, and eventually evaporates

and returned to the atmosphere. Here, lectures are given on Fukuoka City’s efforts to create a

city with efficient water circulation, with the government, the public, and businesses working in

unison.

Water Resources

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01_Creating a city that conserves water WCT-01

Lectures will be given on productive

use of water, efficient distribution

of water and raising awareness about

water conservation.

【Details of the Visit】

01_Water management center (central control room and long-distance monitoring

equipment) WCV-01

02_Water treatment plant (Tatara water treatment plant) WCV-02

03_Umino-Nakamichi Nata seawater desalination center (Mamizu Pier) WCV-03

Observe the desalination process at a seawater desalination center with Japan’s largest

production capacity of 50,000m³/day and one of the world’s highest freshwater recovery rates

(approx. 60%).

Efficient distribution of

water

Productive use of

water Water conservation awareness

The center monitors the ever-changing water

consumption level in the city 24 hours a day,

and adjusts the water pressure by

remotely-controlling an electric valve.

Central control room

This water treatment plant treats 122,000 m³ of

water a day through coagulation, sedimentation,

rapid filtration and other advanced water

treatment techniques (such as ozone treatment

and granular activated carbon adsorption

treatment). Ozone generator

An aerial view of the seawater desalination center

Desalination process

(Reverse osmosis membrane)

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◆Sewerage Administration, Flood control

～Creating a pleasant city that values water～ Fukuoka City’s sewage system serves 99.5% of its population. We are working on creating an

environment-friendly city with efficient water circulation through advanced sewage processing,

efficient use of treated water, and flood control measures.

【Training Menu】

01_Sewage treatment WST-01

Lectures will be given on the sewage treatment system at Fukuoka City’s water treatment center.

02_Sewage reclaiming WST-02

Lectures will be given on reclaiming sewage water that has been treated with advanced

technologies.

03_Maintenance and management WST-03

Lectures will be given on sewage management and maintenance, and cleaning and repairing

techniques of pipes and drains.

04_Comprehensive measures against torrential rainfall WST-04

Lectures will be given on Fukuoka City’s comprehensive, progressive efforts to prepare for

torrential rainfall.

05_River maintenance WST-05

Lectures will be given on Fukuoka City’s efforts in river maintenance and disaster relief.

【Details of the Visit】

01_Water treatment center （Seibu water treatment center） WSV-01

Visit our water treatment center, where sewage water from homes and factories is purified and

environmental pollution is contained.

The center has an advanced treatment system that reduces phosphorus, which causes

eutrophication.

●Seibu water treatment center

・Site area: approx. 20ha

・Volume of water treated daily: approx. 120,000 m³

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An aerial view of Chubu water treatment center

San-o regulating reservoir No. 2（Below the San’ou Park

ground）

02_Treated water facility (Chubu water treatment center） WSV-02

When waste water is processed so as to render it reusable, it is called “treated water.” Fukuoka

City uses treated water for toilets and to water roadside trees; it supplies water to an area that

stretches as much as 1,304ha across the city. You will visit the facility where the water treatment

takes place.

● Chubu Water Treatment Center

・Volume of water supplied daily: approx. 7,000 m³

・Supply area: 1,165ha

03_ Flood prevention facilities （San-o balancing reservoir, Hie main rainwater way）

WSV-03

Torrential rain and consequential flooding in urban areas has caused problems around the

world. Fukuoka City is implementing measures against flooding in urban areas.

You will visit facilities involved in counter-flooding operations in the city’s urban areas.

●San-o balancing reservoir (capacity of approx. 28,000 m³)

●Hie main rainwater way （Reservoir tube）

04_River maintenance projects (Naka River (Ribon Citio Nakagawa), Kanakuzu River

(Medaka no gakkou)) WSV-04

You will inspect sites that conduct river modification and river-integration with the surrounding

landscape and community development. You will also see sites where the development of

comfortable waterside spaces is undertaken along with the residents in the area.

●Naka River (Ribon Citio Nakagawa)

●Kanakuzu River (Medaka no gakkou)

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Creating a City That Takes Advantage of

Environmentally-friendly Waste Disposal Technologies

Environmentally-friendly “Fukuoka Method” accredited by the UN The world has a common challenge to dispose of waste in an environmentally-friendly way.

The “Fukuoka Method” has been implemented as standard for waste disposal landfill in several

Japanese regions. It has three features: reduction of one cause of global warming by suppressing

methane gas production, installation at relatively low cost, and easy maintenance and

management.

Fukuoka is creating a city that curbs waste disposal at landfill sites by being aware of garbage

minimization, reusing and recycling waste materials, and burning rubbish at incinerators safely

and stably.

【Lecture】

01_ Lectures and practical training

on the ”Fukuoka Method”

02 _Training in waste analysis

03 _Training in analysis of environmental

pollutants

Code No

EET-01

EET-02

EET-03

【Visit】

01 _Landfill sites, and a facility at

a former landfill site

02 _Waste incineration disposal

facility

Code No

EEV-01

EEV-02

～Creating a beautiful city with

environmentally-friendly waste disposal technologies～

The “Fukuoka Method” does not require advanced technologies and can be installed at a

relatively low cost. It has been implemented in cooperation with JICA and the United Nations

Habitat in countries such as China, Vietnam, Malaysia and Samoa. Fukuoka City has

provided assistance in various ways, including training of the local staff.

【Training Menu 】 ▽Lectures and practical training on the waste disposal landfill

technology known as the ”Fukuoka Method”

01_Lectures and practical training on the ”Fukuoka Method” EET-01

In this method, sewage water is quickly discharged through a water collection tube at the bottom

of the reclaimed land. Natural air-flow accelerates decomposition of refuse, improving the quality

of sewage water and suppressing methane gas production.

This technology is attracting a lot of attention from other Asian-Pacific countries that use landfills

for garbage disposal because it does not require any advanced equipment and can be built and

operated relatively easily while still working to prevent global warming.

Technical experts will give training based on a program that the Fukuoka Environment

Foundation has used in Malaysia, Samoa, Pakistan and other countries at the request of JICA.

Environment

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【Training Menu】

▽Chemical analysis training at Fukuoka City Institute for Hygiene and Environment

Fukuoka City has set up a research institute for hygiene and the environment, where

chemicals and other substances are analyzed and measured with cutting-edge technology.

Here, you will receive training in the analysis of waste and environmental pollutants.

02_Training in waste analysis EET-02

Practical training in waste analysis and device analysis, and simple testing of seeping water,

waste, landfill gas, etc.

03_Training in analysis of environmental pollutants EET-03

Recently, the problem of environmental pollution caused by chemical substances has come under

close scrutiny.

Here, you will receive practical training in the analysis of chemical substances related to water

quality and air pollution.

・Environmental science – Dioxin, agrichemicals, PCB, etc.

・Water quality – heavy metal, VOCs, ionic component, etc.

・Atmosphere – asbestos, VOCs, foul odor, etc.

Fukuoka City Institute for Hygiene and Environment

Framework of the “Fukuoka Method”

Practical training in the “Fukuoka Method”

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【Details of the Visit】

Using environmentally-friendly, advanced waste disposal technologies

You will visit facilities that make use of the “Fukuoka Method” as well as a waste incineration

disposal facility.

01_Landfill sites, and a facility at a former landfill site EEV-01

You will visit a “Fukuoka Method” landfill site, and a former landfill site to see how the land is

used now.

・Western (Nakata) landfill site

・Former Imazu landfill site (Imazu Sport Park)

・Eastern (Fushidani) landfill site

A former landfill site is now a sport park

02_Waste incineration disposal facility EEV-02

You will visit a cutting-edge facility where waste is incinerated safely.

Here, various devices are used to fully remove hazardous materials from waste, whilst electric

power is generated by steam created during the incineration process.

・Clean Park Rinkai

Clean Park Rinkai

Imazu Sport Park (Former western landfill site) Western (Nakata) landfill

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Creating a Safe and Secure city (Fire-fighting and Disaster Management)

Protecting citizens’ lives: High quality crisis management system and disaster management education

Crisis management is, in the case of emergencies like fire, indispensable for protecting

citizens’ lives 24 hours a day, every day. This includes the establishment of high quality crisis

management, and training of Fukuoka City firefighters on a daily basis. In times of disaster, the

number of lives protected depends on composed behavior and awareness of disaster management

by each citizen.

【Lecture】

01_Training in fire-fighting and rescue

techniques

02_Training in emergency techniques

03_Training in prevention techniques

Code No

SST-01

SST-02

SST-03

【Visit】

01_Fukuoka City Disaster

Emergency Command Center

02 _Fukuoka City Disaster

Prevention Center

03_Fukuoka City fire-fighting and air

force base

04_Fire stations (seven stations in

the city)

Code No

SSV-01

SSV-02

SSV-03

SSV-04

～Creating a safe and secure city with innovative disaster

and emergency response facilities～

Fukuoka City has a special advanced emergency response unit, which deals with massive

disasters and accidents. The unit exists in 18 major cities in Japan and works internationally,

having been dispatched to disaster-stricken areas not only in Japan but also in other

countries, including the site of the Sichuan earthquake in China. Members of the Fukuoka

City unit were also dispatched, as an international fire-fighting and rescue party, to the site

of the September 2009 earthquake in Sumatra, Indonesia.

【Training Menu】

01_Training in fire-fighting and rescue techniques SST-01

In order to master fire-fighting and rescue techniques as well as supervision and safety control at

disaster sites, lectures and practical training will be given in various preventative measures and

rescue activities (mountain and water accidents, in high and low altitudes), as well as in using

fire engines and equipment for fighting various types of fire (buildings, woods, vehicles, planes,

and hazardous materials).

Disaster Management

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02_Training in emergency techniques SST-02

Lectures and practical training will be given in

emergency first-aid. Fukuoka City has one of the

best medical control organization in Japan.

03_Training in prevention techniques SST-03

In order to master techniques required for fire prevention,

lectures and site visits will be provided, which will cover

regulations regarding buildings and dangerous facilities

as well as the investigation of the cause of fires.

【Details of the Visit】

01_Fukuoka City Disaster Emergency Command Center SSV-01

A center equipped with progressive facilities which allow

it to receive emergency reports and emergency dispatch

response teams accordingly.

02_Fukuoka City Disaster Prevention Center SSV-02

This facility teaches disaster prevention related techniques

through simulations, such as that of fire, earthquake, and

gale-force wind. It is one of the most-visited-facilities in

Japan.

03_Fukuoka City fire-fighting and air force base SSV-03

A facility that houses fire-fighting helicopters owned by Fukuoka City.

04_Fire stations (seven stations in the city) SSV-04

Fire engines and emergency response vehicles with fire-extinguishing capabilities respond to

rescue and emergency calls around the clock.

Rescue training

Training in emergency techniques

Note: All the facilities but Fukuoka City Disaster Prevention Center SSV-02 are exclusive to

people engaged in disaster management.

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Urban Landscapes

◆Urban Landscapes【Lecture】 01_Large-scale building regulations DLT-01 p.4

02_Urban landscape districts DLT-02

03_Nighttime illuminations, statues signs,etc. DLT-03

04_Subsidies for regional landscaping organizations DLT-04

and landscape-correction businesses

05_Awards (such as the Urban Beautification Award) DLT-05

【Visit】 01_Momochihama/Jigyohama (Seaside Momochi) district DLV-01 p.5

02_Gokusho district DLV-02

03_Tenjin (Meiji-dori/Watanabe-dori Avenues) district DLV-03

04_Kashii sub-center (Chihaya) district DLV-04

05_Works of famous architects from Japan and overseas DLV-05 p.6

06_Other（Fukuoka City Subway Nanakuma Line） DLV-06

◆Urban Greenery 【Lecture】 01_Urban Greenery（Maintenance） DGT-01

02_Urban Greenery（Creation） DGT-02

03_Urban Greenery（Support） DGT-03

【Visit】 01_“Central Parks”（Maizuru Park and Ohori Park） DGV-01

02_Distinctive park (Japanese garden) DGV-02

03_Distinctive roadside trees DGV-03 p.7

◆Island City 【Lecture】 01_The Island City Development Project DIT-01

【Visit】 01_Urban development DIV-01 p.8

02_Island City Central Park DIV-02

03_International Container Terminal DIV-03

Health and Welfare Services for the Elderly

【Lecture】 01_Overview of Japan’s social system AAT-01 p.9

and nursing care insurance system

02_Details of the nursing care insurance system AAT-02

03_A new structure of welfare for the elderly AAT-03

04_Realities of nursing care AAT-04

【Visit】 01_Welfare facilities for the elderly AAV-01 p.10

Water Resources

◆Creating a city 【Lecture】 01_Creating a city that conserves water WCT-01 p.12

with efficient 【Visit】 01_Water management center WCV-01

water circulation 02_Water treatment plant WCV-02

03_Umino-Nakamichi Nata seawater desalination center WCV-03

◆Sewerage 【Lecture】 01_Sewage treatment WST-01 p.13

administration, 02_Sewage reclaiming WST-02

Flood control 03_Maintenance and management WST-03

04_Comprehensive measures against torrential rainfall WST-04

05_River maintenance WST-05

【Visit】 01_Water treatment center WSV-01

02_Treated water facility WSV-02 p.14

03_Flood prevention facility WSV-03

04_River maintenance project WSV-04

Environment

【Lecture】 01_Lectures and practical training on the ”Fukuoka Method”EET-01 p.15

02_Training in waste analysis EET-02 p.16

03_Training in analysis of environmental pollutants EET-03

【Visit】 01_Landfill sites, and a facility at a former landfill site EEV-01 p.17

02_Waste incineration disposal facility EEV-02

Fire-fighting and Disaster Management

【Lecture】 01_Training in fire-fighting and rescue techniques SST-01 p.18

02_Training in emergency techniques SST-02 p.19

03_Training in prevention techniques SST-03

【Visit】 01_Fukuoka City Disaster Emergency Command Center SSV-01

02_Fukuoka City Disaster Prevention Center SSV-02

03_Fukuoka City fire-fighting and air force base SSV-03

04_Fire stations (seven stations in the city) SSV-04

Visit and Training MenuTable of corresponding code for Fukuoka City visit and training

To Apply for a Visit and Training, Contact:

Fukuoka Asian Urban Research Center (URC)

E-mail：training@urc.or.jp

TEL： +81-92-733-5687

FAX：+81-92-733-5680

Fukuoka City Hall North Annex 6F, 1-10-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0001 Japan

http://www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/english/

URC Arranges Visits and Training to Suit Your Needs and Schedule

Fukuoka City visits and training sessions are customized to suit your needs and

schedule according to: date, venues, and content of lectures.

○ In order to request a visit or training session, please contact the above office

(URC) first. The application deadline for visits and training sessions is one

month before the date of participation.

Note: Even if the deadline is missed, application for visits and training sessions

may still be accepted. Please consult with URC.

○ After you contact us, details such as dates, venues and content of lectures will be

arranged through consultation.