Fukuoka Attracts 3.9 Million Foreign Arrivals in 2024, Ranking Sixth for Overseas Overnight Stays

Fukuoka welcomed 3.9 million foreign visitors in 2024 and placed sixth in Japan for foreign overnight stays. The article credits the city’s appeal to its yatai (street food stalls), downtown redevelopment, and its role as a regional-hub airport, helping it avoid the crowds of Kyoto or Tokyo.