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72-420: Selling alcohol after midnight requires a permission. Also, after 10pm family restaurants must refuse non-accompanied people under 18 years old. Business in the "Businesses offering food and entertainment" class require an authorization from the prefecture's public safety commission. Business in the "Sex industry" and "Businesses selling alcohol after midnight" classes do not require an authorization, but require

144-742: A Japanese sword sharpener at the end of the Taisho period . If Yūryaku's name can be corroborated to this sword then it can be interpreted that the power of the Great King had already extended from Kyushu to Togoku by the latter half of the 5th century. There is no evidence to suggest that the title tennō (meaning "emperor") was used during the time to which Yūryaku's reign has been assigned. Instead, his title could have possibly been Sumeramikoto or Amenoshita Shiroshimesu Ōkimi ( 治天下大王 ) , meaning "the great king who rules all under heaven", or ヤマト大王/大君 "Great King of Yamato". The name Yūryaku -tennō

216-575: A devastating fire during the upheaval of the Meiji Restoration . It has now been preserved along with some reconstructed prefabricate concrete towers constructed during the 1950s and 1960s, when there was a trend across Japan to rebuild damaged castles as tourist attractions. Ōhori Park is also the location of one of Fukuoka City's major art galleries . There are many temples with long histories including Tōchō-ji , Hakozaki Shrine , Kashii shrine , and Jōten-ji . The Buddhist Nanzoin temple

288-526: A halberd with a red banner, symbolising his office of royal messenger. Soon enough, the thunder struck, and Sugaru enlisted the help of priests to enshrine the kami into a portable carriage, to be brought in the Emperor's presence, as a great serpent. But, said Emperor neglected to practice proper ritual purification and religious abstinence. The thunder kami then showed his displeasure through thundering and threatening fiery eyeballs, and Emperor Yūryaku fled into

360-630: A lenient verdict." Scottish Orientalist scholar and journalist James Murdoch regards Yūryaku as a "much maligned person who was a strong if somewhat ferocious ruler." The Emperor is also described as a "mighty hunter" who at one point had the God "Hitokotonushi" accompany him in the chase. A cognitive analysis "as deciphered in the Nihon shoki" was conducted in 2024 by the National Institute of Japanese Literature . In this analysis Emperor Yūryaku

432-470: A new sect of Zen Buddhism ( Rinzai ) and for bringing tea and tea culture to Japan. Monk Kukai established Tocho-ji , and Joten-ji was built by Enni who is also known for bringing Udon noodles first from China to Japan. Hakata Gion Yamagata is the most famous festival in Fukuoka and the origin of it is believed to date back to 1241, when Enni , the founder of Jotenji temple had people carry him around

504-533: A notification. Dance is forbidden in nightclubs with dancefloors smaller than 66 square meters, or nightclubs that operate after 1am (midnight in some areas). While this rule has been mostly ignored for 50 years, around 2011 it started to be enforced by the police in Osaka, Fukuoka and Tokyo. This led most nightclubs to display "No Dancing" signs, and some employed security personnel to actually prevent customers from dancing. In 2013, organization Let's Dance submitted

576-534: A petition signed by 155,879 people to the National Diet , demanding that the part of the law regulating dancing be updated. Let's Dance has a sub-group called Dance Lawyers. The cabinet agreed to lift the ban on dancing in October 2014. Some have speculated this was in view of the 2020 Summer Olympics . Fukuoka Fukuoka ( Japanese : 福岡市 , Fukuoka-shi , [ɸɯ̥kɯoka ꜜɕi] )

648-480: A stretch of more intense precipitation between the months of June and September. Along with much of the prefecture, Fukuoka City has a moderate climate with an annual average temperature of 16.3 °C (61 °F), average humidity of 70% and 1,811 annual sunshine hours. Roughly 40% of the year is cloudy. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 0 °C (32 °F) and snow cover is rarely seen, though very light snow does fall on many days if not as consistently as on

720-435: A tree and be roasted to death" due to misplaced affection. Another account states that he killed one of his servants during a hunt because his servant did not understand how to cut up animal meat. Yūryaku also allegedly removed a high official to a distant post so he could help himself to the man's wife. The Emperor arbitrary and capriciously killed so many men and women that he was referred to as Emperor of Great Wickedness by

792-595: A type of Impulse-control disorder ." The Emperor's interest in poetry is amongst the more well-documented aspects of his character and reign. Poems attributed to him are included in the Man'yōshū , and a number of his verses are preserved in the Kojiki and the Nihonshoki . Archaeological research has also confirmed that large keyhole-shaped tombs belonging to the chiefs of local ruling families disappeared from around

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864-492: Is Japan's youngest major city and has Japan's fastest growing population. Between December 2012 and December 2017, the proportion of foreign-born residents increased faster than any other major city in Japan, including Tokyo. There were 171 homeless residents counted in 2018's annual survey, down from a high of 969 in 2009. As of March 2023, Fukuoka had a population of 1,632,713 with 770,276 males and 862,437 females. Fukuoka

936-543: Is also the home of many small firms playing a supportive role in the logistics, IT, and high-tech manufacturing sectors. Most of the region's heavy manufacturing takes place in the nearby city of Kitakyushu . The GDP in Greater Fukuoka, Fukuoka Metropolitan Employment Area , was US$ 101.6 billion in 2010. Fukuoka is the primary economic center of the Fukuoka-Kitakyushu metropolitan area , which

1008-686: Is bordered on three sides by mountains, surrounds Hakata Bay and opens on the north to the Genkai Sea . It is located 1,100 km (684 mi) from Tokyo. The nearest overseas region is Busan Metropolitan City in Gyeongsang-do, South Korea , and the distance from Busan is about 180 km (112 miles). Fukuoka and Busan are sister cities. Fukuoka has a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen : Cfa ), hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters. The city also sees on average about 1,600 mm (63 in) of precipitation per year, with

1080-649: Is located in Sasaguri , just east of Fukuoka. It is claimed to be the largest statue of a reclining Buddha in the world. It has to be mentioned though that in Thailand there are three, and in Myanmar six reclining Buddha statues that are larger than the Sasaguri statue, one of them being 180 meters long as opposed to the 42 meters of the one in Fukuoka prefecture. It is possible though that the Sasaguri reclining Buddha

1152-547: Is located on a narrow cape on the northern side of the Bay of Hakata. The park has an amusement park, petting zoo, gardens, beaches, a hotel, and a large marine aquarium which opened in 1989. For tourists from other parts of Japan, local foods such as mentaiko , Hakata (tonkotsu) ramen , and motsunabe are associated with Fukuoka. Yatai (street stalls) serving ramen can be found in Tenjin and Nakasu most evenings. Fukuoka Tower

1224-471: Is mild and dry, though the typhoon season runs between August and September. Fukuoka is not as seismically active as many other parts of Japan, but does experience occasional earthquakes. The most powerful recent earthquake registered a lower 6 of maximum 7 of the Japanese intensity scale and hit at 10:53 am local time on March 20, 2005, killing one person and injuring more than 400. The epicentre of

1296-482: Is near the beach in Seaside Momochi, a development built for the 1989 Asia-Pacific Exhibition. The older symbol of the city, Hakata Port Tower , is next to the international ferry terminal and is free to enter. Itoshima, to the west of Fukuoka city, has recently become a very popular tourist destination. There are many beaches along the coast, notably Futamigaura beach, where there is a famous Shinto shrine in

1368-590: Is not known, this regent is traditionally venerated at a memorial Shinto shrine ( misasagi ) in Habikino, Osaka . As designated by the Imperial Household Agency as Yūryaku's mausoleum , its formal name is Tajihi no Takawashi-no-hara no misasagi . Aside from this shrine in Osaka, there is another burial site named Kawachi Otsukayama Kofun ( 河内大塚山古墳 ) where Yūryaku is a possible burial candidate. Those in doubt of this theory though, point to

1440-432: Is one of the most affordable cities in Japan. Fukuoka was selected as one of Newsweek ' s 10 "Most Dynamic Cities" in its July 2006 issue. It was chosen for its central Asian location, increasing tourism and trade, and a large increase in volume at its sea and airport. Fukuoka has a diverse culture and a wide range of cultural attractions. In its July/August 2008 issue, Monocle selected Fukuoka as number 17 of

1512-557: Is solely based though, on the description in the title of Shoban Shokugu Illustrated Scrolls ( 諸番職貢図巻 ) included in Ainichi Ginro Sho Ga Zuroku ( 愛日吟盧書画続録 ) . The fourth and final appointment allegedly made by King Bu (Yūryaku) falls outside of his recorded timeline. As the Kiki states that Emperor Yūryaku died in 479, the last given year of 502 AD would be implausible. While the actual site of Yūryaku's grave

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1584-412: Is taken from the pseudo-historical Kojiki and Nihon Shoki , which are collectively known as Kiki ( 記紀 ) or Japanese chronicles . These chronicles include legends and myths, as well as potential historical facts that have since been exaggerated and/or distorted over time. It is recorded in the Kiki that Yūryaku was born to Oshisaka no Ōnakatsuhime ( 忍坂大中姫 ) sometime in 417 or 418 AD, and

1656-522: Is the sixth-largest city in Japan and the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture , Japan. The city is built along the shores of Hakata Bay , and has been a center of international commerce since ancient times. The area has long been considered the gateway to the country, as it is the nearest point among Japan's main islands to the Asian mainland. Although humans occupied the area since the Jomon period , some of

1728-476: Is the 4th largest economy in Japan. As of 2014, the area's PPP -adjusted GDP is estimated to be larger than those of metropolitan areas such as Melbourne , Kuala Lumpur, Lima , Vienna, Barcelona and Rome. Several regional broadcasters are based in the city, including Fukuoka Broadcasting Corporation , Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting , Love FM , RKB Mainichi Broadcasting , and Television Nishinippon Corporation . The port of Hakata and Fukuoka Airport also make

1800-649: Is the Fukuoka Symphony Hall and it hosts several other cultural events in a green building. The Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize was established to honor the outstanding work of individuals or organizations in Asia. Fukuoka hosts more than 2 million foreign visitors annually, with the majority coming from neighboring South Korea, Taiwan and China. From the early 2010s Hakata became the beneficiary of significant growth in cruise ship tourism; particularly with visitors from China. After expansion and redevelopment of

1872-504: Is the economic center of the Kyushu region, with an economy largely focused on the service sector. It is also the largest startup city in Japan, and is the only economic zone for startups. They have various services for startups like startup visa, tax reduction, and free business consultations. Fukuoka has the highest business-opening rate in Japan. Large companies headquartered in the city include Iwataya and Kyushu Electric Power . Fukuoka

1944-400: Is the largest city and metropolitan area west of Keihanshin . The city was designated by government ordinance on April 1, 1972. Greater Fukuoka, with a population of 2.5 million people (2005 census), is part of the heavily industrialized Fukuoka–Kitakyushu zone. As of 2015 , Fukuoka is Japan's sixth largest city, having passed the population of Kobe . In July 2011, Fukuoka surpassed

2016-488: Is the largest plastic reclining Buddha statue in the world. Sky Dream Fukuoka , in Fukuoka's western ward, was a Ferris wheel with a height of 120 meters and was closed in September 2009. The surrounding shopping center, Marinoa City Fukuoka, still attracts millions of visitors each year. Other shopping centers that attract tourists include Canal City, JR Hakata City, and Hakata Riverain. The Marine Park Uminonakamichi

2088-600: Is thought to be the same person as Ōhatsuse-wakatakeru-no-mikoto as mentioned in the Nihon Shoki , an alias of Emperor Yūryaku. As each inscription contains the name of an official position, this suggests that a system similar to the Bemin was already in place. While the Eta Funayama Sword also apparently mentions the name "Waka Takiru", many characters on that sword are illegible possibly due to polishing by

2160-729: The Kojiki , this Emperor is said to have ruled from the Thirteenth Day of the Eleventh Month of 456 ( Heishin ) until his death on the Seventh Day of the Eight Month of 479 ( Kibi ). He is the first archaeologically verifiable Japanese emperor. The Japanese have traditionally accepted this sovereign's historical existence, and a mausoleum (misasagi) for Yūryaku is currently maintained. The following information available

2232-514: The Empire of Japan against Allied naval vessels during World War II. Fukuoka was formerly the residence of the powerful daimyō of Chikuzen Province , and played an important part in the medieval history of Japan. The renowned temple of Tokugawa Ieyasu in the district was destroyed by fire during the Boshin War of 1868. The modern city was formed on April 1, 1889, with the merger of

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2304-529: The Sea of Japan side of Honshu . Spring is warm and sunnier, with cherry blossoms appearing in late March or early April. The rainy season ( tsuyu ) lasts for approximately six weeks through June and July, during which time the humidity is very high and temperatures hover between 25 °C (77 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F). Summers are humid and hot, with temperatures peaking around 37 °C (99 °F). Autumn, often considered to be Fukuoka's best season,

2376-534: The "Top 25 liveable cities". It was chosen for excellent shopping, outstanding food, good transport links, good museums, "a feeling of openness in its sea air", green spaces and because it is friendly, safe, clean and close to the rest of East Asia. The same survey in 2018 ranked Fukuoka at number 22. ACROS (Asian Cross Road Over the Sea) is a cultural center located at the Tenjin Central Park. Part of it

2448-466: The "old Fukuoka" is the main shopping district, now called Tenjin. When Hakata and Fukuoka decided to merge, a meeting was held to decide the name for the new city, and after multiple ties, Fukuoka ultimately was chosen. However, Hakata is still used to refer to the Hakata area of the city and, most famously, to refer to the city's train station, Hakata Station , and dialect , Hakata-ben . Fukuoka

2520-571: The 22nd year of his reign (477 AD) Yūryaku moved the temple of Toyoukeohokami (present: Gaiku temple ) from Tamba to Yamada in Ise. In 463, Yūryaku Tennō invited the thunder god of the Mimuro hill to come to the Imperial Palace, and ordered Chiisakobe no muraji Sugaru to fetch the deity. He obliged, thinking the supernatural being would have no reason to refuse the invitation, and rode carrying

2592-525: The Chinese records. According to the Book of Song , Bu dispatched envoys to Emperor Shun of Song ( a Southern Chinese dynasty ) in both 477 and 478 AD. The first envoy was to inform the Chinese emperor that King Kō ( Emperor Ankō ) had died, and his older brother had become king. It is written that he called himself "King of Wa ", and the military commander of several different Kingdoms. Its written that in

2664-670: The Emperors of the Song dynasty recognize their military control over Baekje , their efforts were denied. The reason for this is thought to be that the Song dynasty placed importance on Baekje, which was located in a strategically important area. By not offering recognition the Song Emperors could put the Northern Wei in check, and avoid opposition from Goguryeo which was in conflict with Wa. Scholar Francis Brinkley notes that

2736-555: The Hakata Port international passenger ship terminal, the number of cruise ship port calls in 2016 was expected to exceed 400. Nearly ten thousand international students attend universities in or near the Fukuoka prefecture each year. Nearly 200 international conferences are held each year in Fukuoka. Fukuoka Castle, located adjacent to Ohori Park in Maizuru Park, features the remaining stone walls and ramparts left after

2808-471: The Metal Pig") according to the Chinese sexagenary cycle , in which the name of the year is recycled every 60 years. While this year is generally regarded in Japan to correspond to 471 AD, at least one historian suggests that 531 is a more likely date. The person buried in the tomb is given the name "Wowake", who was thought to be an influential warrior in the region. King Waka Takiru in the transcription

2880-679: The Mongols and the invasion force made it as far as Dazaifu , 15 km (9 mi) south of the city of Fukuoka. However, the Japanese were again aided by severe weather, this time by a typhoon that struck a crushing blow to the Mongolian troops, thwarting the invasion. It was this typhoon that came to be called the Kamikaze ( Divine Wind ), and was the origin of the term Kamikaze used to indicate suicide attacks by military aviators of

2952-508: The Port of Dazaifu ( 大宰府 ) , a reference to the town of Dazaifu 15 km (9 mi) southeast of Fukuoka. Dazaifu was an administrative capital in 663 A.D., and it has been suggested that a prehistoric capital was in the area. Ancient texts, such as the Kojiki , Kanyen (found in Dazaifu) and archaeology confirm this was a critical place in the founding of Japan. Some scholars claim that it

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3024-578: The Shogunate to accept their proposal, but to no avail. In 1274, Kublai Khan mounted an invasion of the northern part of Kyushu with a fleet of 900 ships and 33,000 troops, including troops from Goryeo on the Korean Peninsula . This initial invasion was compromised by a combination of incompetence and severe storms. After the invasion attempt of 1274, Japanese samurai built a stone barrier 20 km (12 mi) in length bordering

3096-487: The autocratic rule of the Great King was established and a centralized system centered on the Great King began. This is further supported by a major discovery that occurred in 1968 when the iron Inariyama burial-mound sword was extracted from a tomb. In 1978, X-ray analysis revealed a gold-inlaid inscription that comprises at least 115 Chinese characters. The given year on the sword is denoted as " xin-hai " ("Year of

3168-507: The calendar system of the Nihon Shoki changes from before and after Yūryaku's reign. As his name is mentioned at the beginning of the Man'yōshū and Nihon Ryōiki , this is seen as a historical turning point. Previously the Japanese archipelago had been a confederation of powerful ruling families from various regions. This appeared to have changed with the appearance of Emperor Yuryaku as

3240-565: The city a key regional transportation hub. Fukuoka houses the headquarters of Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) and Nishi-Nippon Railroad . Air Next , a subsidiary of All Nippon Airways , is headquartered in Hakata-ku ; prior to its dissolution, Harlequin Air was also headquartered in Hakata-ku. Fukuoka has its own stock exchange , founded in 1949. It is one of six in Japan. Fukuoka

3312-478: The city. Traditional Japanese houses, particularly in the areas of Daimyo and Imaizumi, were the most heavily damaged and many were marked for demolition, along with several apartment buildings. Insurance payments for damages were estimated at 15.8 billion yen. A similar quake, with an intensity of 5+, also occurred one month later on April 20, 2005. Fukuoka's major Kego fault runs northwest to southeast, roughly parallel to Nishitetsu's Ōmuta train line, and

3384-752: The coast of Hakata Bay in what is now the city of Fukuoka. The wall, 2–3 metres in height and having a base width of 3 meters, was constructed between 1276 and 1277, and was excavated in the 1930s. Kublai sent another envoy to Japan in 1279. At that time, Hōjō Tokimune of the Hōjō clan (1251–1284) was the Eighth Regent. Not only did he decline the offer, but he beheaded the five Mongolian emissaries after summoning them to Kamakura . Infuriated, Kublai organized another attack on Fukuoka Prefecture in 1281, mobilizing 140,000 soldiers and 4,000 ships. The Japanese defenders, numbering around 40,000, were no match for

3456-997: The construction style of the Kofun which may have begun several decades after Emperor Yūryaku's death. This has led some researchers to add Emperor Ankan as a burial candidate for the Kofun. Yūryaku is also enshrined at the Imperial Palace along with other emperors and members of the Imperial Family at the Three Palace Sanctuaries . He is additionally deified at the Katsuragi Ichigoshu Shrine ( 葛城一言主神社 ) in Gose, Nara . Unless otherwise noted (as BC), years are in CE  / AD   Imperial Consort and Regent Empress Jingū

3528-565: The earliest settlers of the Yayoi period arrived in the Fukuoka area. The city rose to prominence during the Yamato period . Because of the cross-cultural exposure, and the relatively great distance from the social and political centers of Kyoto , Osaka , and later, Edo (Tokyo), Fukuoka gained a distinctive local culture and dialect that has persisted to the present. Fukuoka is the most populous city on Kyūshū island, followed by Kitakyushu . It

3600-521: The earthquake was in the Genkai Sea along a yet-undiscovered extension of the Kego fault that runs through the centre of Fukuoka. Genkai island, a part of Nishi-ku , was the most severely damaged by the earthquake and almost all island residents were forced to evacuate. Aftershocks continued intermittently throughout the following weeks as construction crews worked to rebuild damaged buildings throughout

3672-438: The end of the 5th century when Yūryaku reigned. Outside of the Kiki , the reign of Emperor Kinmei ( c.  509  – 571 AD) is the first for which contemporary historiography has been able to assign verifiable dates. The conventionally accepted names and dates of the early Emperors were not confirmed as "traditional" though, until the reign of Emperor Kanmu between 737 and 806 AD. During this moment in history,

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3744-457: The following year Emperor Shun appointed Bu the title of Grand Peacekeeper-General of the East . The full context of this latter passage describes how Bu's ancestors conquered countries, and expanded their power to the east and west. It describes how they crossed the sea to the north and reached the southern part of the Korean Peninsula . Although the kings of Wa (Japan) repeatedly requested that

3816-473: The former cities of Hakata and Fukuoka. Historically, Hakata was the port and merchant district, and was more associated with the area's culture and remains the main commercial area today. On the other hand, the Fukuoka area was home to many samurai, and its name has been used since Kuroda Nagamasa , the first daimyō of Chikuzen Province, named it after his birthplace in Okayama Prefecture and

3888-442: The former mention in 478 AD, these are not considered to be reliable. Japanese historian Mori Kimiaki points out that both of these appointments coincide with the founding year of their respective dynasties. This is thought to be an administrative matter, and it is not clear whether King Bu (Yūryaku) himself requested it or not. There is at least 1 theory that supports the envoy being sent to Southern Qi in 479 as being factual. This

3960-828: The interior of the Palace while covering his eyes. The great serpent was returned to Mimuro, and the Emperor made many offerings to appease the angry deity. This story is recorded in Nihongi and mentioned by William George Aston , in "Shinto, the Ancient Religion of Japan" as well as several other books. Yūryaku is regarded by historians as a ruler during the 5th century whose existence is generally accepted as fact. Scholar Francis Brinkley lists Emperor Yūryaku under "Protohistoric sovereigns" where he remarks that while some historians have described him as an "austere" man, "few readers of his annals will be disposed to endure such

4032-623: The kingdom similar to those in use in China ; the remains of a ward office and temple in Ooho ( 大保 ) , 15 km (9 mi) south from Dazaifu, may be one of these ministries. In addition, remains of the Kōrokan ( 鴻臚館 , Government Guest House) were found in Fukuoka underneath a part of the ruins of Fukuoka Castle . In 923, the Hakozaki Shrine in Fukuoka was established when the god Hachiman

4104-493: The known length of the Kego fault occurring within 30 years was estimated at 0.4% prior to the March 20, 2005 earthquake, but this probability has been revised upwards since. Including the new extension out into the Genkai Sea , the Kego fault is now thought to be 40 km (25 mi) long. Following reports that the city has only prepared for earthquakes up to a magnitude of 6.5, several strong aftershocks renewed fears regarding

4176-420: The ocean, and Keya beach, which hosts the annual Sunset Live festival every September. Inland, there is the Shingon Buddhist temple called Raizan Sennyoji, where there are many Buddhist statues and stunning autumn foliage. Emperor Y%C5%ABryaku Emperor Yūryaku ( 雄略天皇 , Yūryaku-tennō ) (417/18 – 479) was the 21st Emperor of Japan , according to the traditional order of succession . According to

4248-409: The population of Kyoto . Since the founding of Kyoto in 794, this marks the first time that a city west of the Kansai region has a larger population than Kyoto. Exchanges from the continent and the Northern Kyushu area date as far back as Old Stone Age . It has been thought that waves of immigrants arrived in Northern Kyushu from mainland Asia. Several Kofun exist. Fukuoka was sometimes called

4320-428: The portion of the Kego fault that lies under the city, and the potential for an earthquake as big as, or bigger than, the March 20 quake. Fukuoka has 7 wards ( ku ). per km As of November 2018 , the city had an estimated population of 1,581,527 and a population density of 4,515.64 inhabitants per square kilometre (11,695.5/sq mi). The total area is 343.39 square kilometres (132.58 sq mi). Fukuoka

4392-402: The power of the Koma clan (supported by the Liu Song dynasty) in Goguryeo increased steadily during this time. Brinkley suggests that Emperor Yūryaku's attempts to establish close relations with the Chinese Emperor seem to be from a desire to isolate Korea, which ended in failure. The other two recorded instances regarding King Bu are mentioned in the books of Qi , and Liang . As compared to

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4464-427: The public. However, it is noted that Yūryaku improved his behavior after being admonished by the empress. On a more positive side, Yūryaku greatly encouraged arts and crafts during his reign. Silkworms were cultivated by the Empress, and expert handicraftsmen were commissioned from Baekje (Korea). While the Empress herself never bore Yūryaku any children, he had three sons and two daughters with his concubines. In

4536-424: The throne. Ōhatsuse was resentful that Ankō had formally wished to transfer the kingdom to Ichinobe. Both the Nihon Shoki and Kojiki describe how Ōhatsuse took Prince Ichinobe and his younger brother Prince Mima out hunting and "treacherously" killed them. The sons of Prince Ichinobe fled to Harima and went into hiding, later becoming Emperor Kenzō and Emperor Ninken . Ōhatsuse (later known as Emperor Yūryaku)

4608-464: The town on a platform while praying against the plague and eventually getting successfully rid of it. Kublai Khan of the Mongol Empire turned his attention towards Japan starting in 1268, exerting a new external pressure on Japan with which it had no experience. Kublai Khan first sent an envoy to Japan to make the Shogunate acknowledge Khan's suzerainty . The Kamakura shogunate refused. Mongolia repeatedly sent envoys thereafter, each time urging

4680-416: Was given the name Ōhatsuse no Wakatakeru ( 大泊瀬稚武皇子 ) . As the fifth and youngest son of Emperor Ingyō he was never given the title of "Crown Prince" due to his two older living brothers. Ōhatsuse was thrown into a fit of rage when he learned that his brother Emperor Ankō was assassinated in 456 AD. He then immediately became suspicious of his two elder brothers as conspirers. Ōhatsuse's first action

4752-415: Was included as an example of "impulsive murder and the tendency to become enraged." Factors such as "the disproportion between the triggering events", "the violence expressed by the emperor on such occasions (quite extreme in degree)", and the "frequent occurrence of such descriptions" were then considered for a conclusion. It is suggested that Emperor Yūryaku may have had an " intermittent explosive disorder ,

4824-402: Was more than likely assigned to him posthumously by later generations. His name might have been regularized centuries after the lifetime ascribed to Yūryaku, possibly during the time in which legends about the origins of the imperial dynasty were compiled as the chronicles known today as the Kojiki . There is also a theory that Emperor Yūryaku is synonymous with King Bu (武) as written in

4896-431: Was previously thought to be 22 km (14 mi) long. It is estimated to produce earthquakes as strong as magnitude 7 at the focus approximately once every 15,000 years. If the focus were located at a depth of 10 km (6 mi), this would translate to an earthquake of a lower-6 magnitude (similar to the March 20, 2005 earthquake) in downtown Fukuoka if it were the epicenter. The probability of an earthquake along

4968-427: Was the first place outsiders and the Imperial Family set foot, but like many early Japan origin theories, it remains contested. Central Fukuoka is sometimes still referred as Hakata which is the name of the central ward. The Book of Song records that King Bu, thought to be the Emperor Yūryaku , sent a letter in 478 seeking the Chinese emperor's approval for the establishment of three ministries for administration of

5040-425: Was then enthroned sometime afterwards in November 456. The new emperor subsequently made Asakura no Miya at Sakurai, Nara the location of his imperial palace. Emperor Richū 's widow Kusaka no Hatabi no hime was appointed Empress with three concubines in March 457. According to the Kiki , Emperor Yūryaku's reign was full of tyranny and cruelty. He allegedly ordered a girl to "have her four limbs stretched on

5112-442: Was to question Prince Shirahiko regarding what could have happened. Shirahiko allegedly knew Ōhatsuse was up to no good, so he sat silently which prompted Ōhatsuse to kill him both individually with a sword. He then turned his rage towards the boy assassin Mayowa no Ōkimi (Prince Mayowa), and his other brother Kurohiko by burning him to death. This just left Emperor Richū 's eldest son Prince Ichinobe no Oshiwa in contention for

5184-503: Was transferred from the Daibu shrine in Honami . There are several historically important Buddhist temples in Fukuoka. Monks would sail back to Japan from China upon completing their studies and establish temples in the heart of the port city of Hakata (now Fukuoka): Monk Eisai founded Shōfuku-ji which is known today as the oldest zen temple in Japan. Eisai is also known for establishing

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