Dazaifu, Fukuoka

Dazaifu (太宰府市, Dazaifu-shi) is a city in the Japanese prefecture of Fukuoka. It has a population of 67,428. The city was founded on April 1, 1982, but it has been historically important for around a thousand years.

 Sister cities 
  Tagajō (Miyagi Prefecture) - 21 November 2005
  Nara (Nara Prefecture) - 27 June 2002
  Yabakei (Ōita Prefecture) - 26 September 1992
  Buyeo, South Chungcheong Province (South Korea) - 21 April 1978

Education
There are several universities in the city:
Chikushi Jogakuen University
Fukuoka International University
Japan University of Economics 
Fukuoka Social Medical Welfare University

Category:Cities in Fukuoka Prefecture