Buzen, Fukuoka


Buzen is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 10, 1955.
As of November 1, 2014, the city has an estimated population of 26,100 and a population density of 235 persons per km². The total area is 111.17 km². The yamamomo is the city's tree, and the rhododendron is the city's flower.

Geography

Buzen is located in the southeast corner of Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu. To the south of Buzen is Ōita Prefecture and to the northeast is the Suohnada Sea. The town is mostly rural and extends nearly 100 km² inland towards more mountainous terrain.
Notable local landmarks include Mt. Kubote and Unoshima Port.
The local railway station is Unoshima Station and it connects to the Nippō Main Line operated by Kyūshū Railway Company.

Notable facts

The city is the birthplace of the father of Hawaiian Governor George Ariyoshi. As of 2015 George Ariyoshi has made several trips to Buzen to visit family graves and meet with local officials.