Congress Report

Participating Local Governments ：Japan / Fukui Prefecture

Photo: Nara City Sightseeing Information Center, Kofuku-ji Temple
Photo taken by Tatehiko Yano
Fukui Prefecture

Head of Prefectural Government

Mr. Tatsuji Sugimoto, Governor
Assumed the governorship in April 2023 (second term)


Location

Emblem



Area

4190.54  km2（2023） 
34th largest of 47 prefectures

Population

766,863 (as of October 2020)
Men: 373,973 Women: 392,890
43rd most populated of 47 prefectures

GDP

Nominal: JPY 3.5711 trillion
Real: JPY 3.5386 trillion (both in FY 2020)

Capital

Fukui City

Geographic features

Facing the Sea of Japan and Wakasa Bay, the northern end is called Reihoku and the southern end Reinan. Surrounded by beautiful nature with lush mountains and sea, Fukui Prefecture is particularly known within Japan for its four distinct seasons. Due to heavy winter snowfall, Fukui is blessed with rich, pure water.

Main industries

Electronic components, devices and circuitry manufacture; chemicals; textiles; glasses; etc.

Prefectural symbols

Prefectural tree: Pine
Prefectural flower: Narcissus
Prefectural bird: Thrush
Prefectural sea creature: Echizen Crab

 

Number of visitors

Total 28,339,000 (2022)

Administrative divisions

Fukui Prefecture --- 9 cities, 8 towns

Official website

http://www.pref.fukui.jp/


Sources: Official website of Fukui Prefecture, “Statistical reports on the land area by prefectures and municipalities in Japan”, ”The 2020 population census”, “2022 Fukui Prefectural Economic Accounts”, “Fukui Prefecture Inbound Tourism Statistics (Estimated)” ”Survey of Fukui Prefecture 2023”


(As of March, 2024)



International Exchange Section, International Affairs Division
Office of Governor, Nara Prefectural Government,Japan
Zip code 630-8501 Noborioji-cho 30, Nara city, Japan
TEL +81-742-27-5822　FAX +81-742-22-1260