Kurume, Fukuoka
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Kurume is a city in Fukuoka Prefecture, northern Kyūshū, Japan.
It has been recognized as a core city since 2008.[1]
History [change]
Koura taisha (高良大社 kourataisha) is a notable place in Kurume.[source?]
Kurume is known for pork soup or ramen.[source?]
People from Kurume [change]
- Shigeru Aoki-artist (born 1882, died 1911)
- Fumiya Fiji-singer
- Hanjiro Sakamoto-artist
References [change]
- ↑ Hoshiko M. et al. "Assessing the validity of health impact assessment predictions regarding a Japanese city's transition to core city status: a monitoring review," Public Health 2012 Feb ; Vol. 126, No. 2, pp. 168-176; retrieved 2012-12-2.
