Fukui
This article is about the city of Fukui. For the prefecture, see: Fukui prefecture
Fukui (福井市; -shi) is a city located in the Hokuriku region within the Chubu region of Japan, which is on Honshu island. It is the largest city and capital of Fukui prefecture.
The city is located to the north of Lake Biwa, near the coast of the Sea of Japan.
The people of Fukui speak a provincial dialect called Fukui-ben.
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 252,285 and the density of 740.71 persons per km². The total area is 340.60 km².
The city was founded on April 1, 1889.
Fukui shi was devastated by Allied bombing in 1945, and again by a major earthquake in 1948. The city has regained its energy and vitality. Hence, the city's official symbol-the phoenix. Rumors that JR (Japan Railways) plans to extend the shinkansen (bullet train) line up from Kyoto to Niigata via Fukui and Kanazawa have been around for years. However, the line may still yet be built.