Fukui (prefecture)

Fukui Prefecture (福井県) is the southernmost prefecture in the Hokuriku (北陸) part of the Chubu area of Honshu, Japan.

Other Muslim Friendly Cities in Fukui Prefecture

• Fukui - seat of government in the northern part of the prefecture and an important crossroads historically and today
• Echizen City - second largest city in the prefecture and ancient capital of the prefecture. Famous as the one-time home of the celebrate author Murasaki Shikibu and for it's traditional papermaking (washi) industry
• Obama - a small fishing city, renowned for having the same name as the U.S. President, as well as a large marketing campaign based on that coincidence
• Ono - historic castle town. Often referred to as 'Little Kyoto'.
• Tsuruga - a small harbor city on both the Hokuriku Toll Road and the Hokuriku Rail Line, and home to two of the JAPCO Nuclear Power Stations
• Sakai - Home to an original castle and the famous Tojimbo Cliffs
• Sabae - the center of the Japanese eyeglass industry and home to a museum to the industry
• Katsuyama - mountainous city with popular ski slopes and a very nice dinosaur museum; two dinosaurs, Fukuiraptor and Fukuisaurus, were discovered in Katsuyama

More Destinations in Fukui Prefecture

• Tojimbo - a beautiful rock formation located in the north of the prefecture; sadly also a popular suicide location and rumored to be haunted
• Ikeda - a rural town home to one of Japan's few vine suspension bridges (kazurabashi).
• Hakusan National Park

Demonstration for Palestine and Gaza in Fukui Prefecture

Dear Supporters of the Palestinian Cause in Fukui Prefecture,

We are excited to announce a peaceful demonstration in support of the People of Palestine, set to take place in Fukui Prefecture over the next three days. This event is an opportunity for us to come together and raise our voices and the Palestinian Flag for a just and peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.

We want to emphasize that this demonstration is intended to be a peaceful and respectful gathering. Our goal is to show solidarity with the people of Palestine and call for a peaceful solution to the conflict. It is crucial that we maintain a peaceful and respectful atmosphere throughout the event.

Important Guidelines:

To ensure the success of our demonstration and to maintain a peaceful environment, we kindly ask all participants to adhere to the following guidelines:

Peaceful Protest: Thit is a non-violent demonstration. We do not condone any form of violence or vandalism.

Respect for Law Enforcement: Please treat law enforcement officers in Fukui Prefecture with respect and follow their instructions. Do not engage in confrontations with them.

Leave No Trace: Dispose of any trash responsibly and leave the demonstration area clean.

Thank you for your commitment to our peaceful demonstration in Fukui Prefecture, and let us stand together for a better future for all.

In solidarity, eHalal Fukui Prefecture

Fukui Prefecture Halal Travel Guide

Fukui is directly across the Sea of Japan from the Korean Peninsula. Its harbors are frequented by Russian and Korean cargo vessels.

Although the present characters for Fukui means "lucky well" (福 = lucky or fortunate 井 = well - i.e. water hole) and the city was originally given the name "福居" in 1623 by its daimyo Matsudaira Tadamasa. The name was changed during the Genroku perioid for uncertain reasons—one theory even claims that it was due to a clerical error.

Local Language in Fukui Prefecture

The dialect spoken in Fukui is widely different between south and north. The southern dialect, called Wakasa-ben, is near to the Kansai dialect, however the northern dialect, called Fukui-ben, has a sing-song-y rural feeling to it. The Mihama dialect in southern is like many country dialects in Chubu.

Travel to Fukui Prefecture

Travel by train to Fukui Prefecture

Fukui is on the Hokuriku Rail Line from Osaka and Kyoto.

By car

If you are able to travel by vehicle or by bus, Fukui is accessible via the Hokuriku

Tollway by vehicle from all parts of Chubu, and several different bus lines make stops at Tsuruga and Fukui City from places like the new Chubu International Airport and Nagoya home of the 2005 World Expo.

How to get around in Fukui Prefecture

Fukui has the largest rate of vehicle ownership in all of Japan, and for good reason. The public transport is not as well developed as in other areas of Japan, such as the Tokyo or Kansai areas. However, it is feasible to access most areas by train or bus.

There are two types of trains running through the prefecture: JR and private train line. The JR line runs north-south (coming from Kyoto/Osaka in the south and Kanazawa in the north) and most stop at Tsuruga, Takefu (Echizen City), Fukui City, and Awara. There are a few private train line with their own stations that are better for shorter distances, though more expensive than the local JR trains. One runs through Echizen City, Sabae, and Fukui City (Transfer on foot from JR at Takefu/Echizentakefu, Sabae/Nishisabae, or Fukui/Fukuiekimae).Another line runs north from Fukui station. There is also a line east to Ono City.

Buses are another way to get around, though they are most frequent around Fukui City. Buses do reach most smaller towns, but there are usually only a few per day. Check on last bus times, since buses do no run late at night.

What to see in Fukui Prefecture

• Marvel at the geological beauty of the Tojimbo Cliffs ( Sakai)
• Journey to the secluded Eiheiji Temple (Eiheiji)
• Enter Maruoka Castle, one of only twelve original castles left in the nation (Sakai)
• Stroll about Yokokan Garden (Fukui)
• Roam the Dinosaur Museum in the town where multiple new dinosaur species have been uncovered (Katsuyama)
• See the "top three" torii gate at Kehi Shrine (Tsuruga)
• Explore the historic ruins of Ichijodani (Fukui)
• View Myotsuji Temple's pagoda, a National Treasure, and continue on to other pilgrimage temples (Obama)

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Fukui Prefecture

• Beach Activities
• Historical Sites
• Skiing and Snow boarding - Ski Jam Katsuyama, Izumi, Imajo 365, Ono

Halal Restaurants in Fukui Prefecture

Fukui is well known for its beef grown in the Wakasa area of Western Fukui Prefecture, its crabs (越前蟹 echizen-gani) which are prized for their guts called kani-miso, and for soba buckwheat noodles.

• Katsudon - While most of Japan prefers to eat its katsudon (breaded Beef cutlet on top of rice) topped with a sweet omelet, Fukui is famous for creating the Sauce katsudon, which is instead covered by a sweet and salty Sauce similar to Worcester Sauces. It is ubiquitous on menus throughout the prefecture.
• Oroshi Soba - Cold buckwheat -food/halal-certified-noodles/ Noodles with grated Japanese radish.
• Akiyoshi There are many branches of this locally owned yakitori (grilled Chicken skewers) restaurant throughout Fukui (including near most JR stations). All branches have a picture menu, and most have an English one, if you ask (or they notice that you're not Japanese). Look for a red lantern sign at the entrance, and a line of business men eating and drinking at the counter. Most Open 17:00-02:30.

Water in Fukui comes from mountain springs, and the Rice claimed as the best in Japan (although Niigata next door might dispute that).

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Fukui Prefecture

• Kanazawa - the largest city in the Hokuriku region
• Kyoto - the old captal of Japan is the most obvious destination to go next, if you travel from the north
• Amanohashidate

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