Kurume

Kurume is a city in Fukuoka Prefecture, northern Kyūshū, Japan.

It has been recognized as a core city since 2008.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.

History
Koura taisha is a notable place.

Kurume is known for pork soup or ramen.

People from Kurume
 Shigeru Aoki-artist (born 1882, died 1911)
 Fumiya Fiji-singer
 Hanjiro Sakamoto-artist

References

Category:Cities in Fukuoka Prefecture