4577 - Fukuoka, Japan

These New Year's wishes come from Fukuoka (福岡市), the capital of Fukuoka Prefecture on the island of Kyūshū. The city is part of the heavily industrialized Fukuoka–Kitakyūshū zone, one of Japan's major industrial and economic regions.

One of Fukuoka's more interesting attractions is Canal City Hakata (キャナルシティ博多), a large shopping and entertainment complex often described as a "city within a city." It features shops, cafés, restaurants, a theatre, an arcade, cinemas, two hotels and, as its name suggests, a canal that runs through the complex.

Located between Fukuoka's two
major commercial districts, Hakata and Tenjin, and adjacent to the city's entertainment district, Canal City has become a popular tourist attraction and a commercial success. Its distinctive architecture, fountains and open spaces create an atmosphere that feels almost like an oasis, with much of the surrounding city hidden from view. In 2017, the complex welcomed more than 17 million visitors.

Canal City opened in April 1996. The canal is artificial and runs through the heart of the complex. There are also regular fountain shows. Canal City includes Ramen Stadium, a collection of ramen restaurants showcasing different regional styles of the Japanese noodle dish.

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