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Fukui, Japan....any info?


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Does anyone know anything about Fukui? Is it a big city, small town, in between? I will be visiting a friend there soon and I'm just curious about the area

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Fukui prefecture is located near the center of the Japan Sea Coast, with Tsuruga City鈥檚 eastern section dividing the northern Reihoku area (formerly called Echizen) from the southern Reinan area (formerly called Wakasa).

Fukui prefecture has four distinct seasons with winter鈥檚 north-westerly winds bringing heavy precipitation, making her a very moist place blessed with abundant water resources. Additionally, with her entire coastline being designated a quasi-national park our Fukui is truly one prefecture but many lands, a place of myriad natural wonders.
Fukui Data Population 828,285 people (2002.10.1)
Area 4,188.99km2 (2002.10.1)
Annual Mean Temperature 14.3 degrees centigrade (1971銆?000)
Annual Mean Rainfall 2257.9mm (1971銆?000)
Per Capita Income 3,030 thousand yen (2000)
Prefectural Budget (general accounts) 5003 Hundred million yen (2004 first quarter)
Gross Prefectural Expenditure 33561 Hundred million yen (2000)
Nature & Tourism
Spring

cherry blossomsThe famous banks of Fukui鈥檚 Asuwa River, lined with cherry blossoms, are included in Japan鈥檚 100 Sakura Views.
Summer

mizushimaEnjoy Fukui鈥檚 resort island of Mizushima, surrounded in beautiful, crystal clear waters filled with beachgoers.
Autumn

Kuzuryu LakeSurrounded in abundant nature, the emerald waters of Kuzuryu Lake reflect the brightly colored autumn leaves as far as the eye can see.
Winter

Echizen shorelineBlooming proudly in the face of the cold winds sweeping in off the Japan Sea, daffodils cover the Echizen shoreline, giving Fukui the single largest gathering in all of Japan. Source(s): http://www.pref.fukui.jp/english/...
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hear's another good web site.
http://www.fuku-e.com/lang/english/...
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