The port of Kitakyushu acted as a node connecting Japan with Asian continent in the old days and played a great role in Japanese modern industrialization. Today as the leading international trading port in west Japan and domestic physical distribution base, it continues to contribute herself to the industry and economic development of Kyushu and Yamaguchi area other than Kitakyushu city only. Furthermore, with the geographic benefits of proximity to the Asian continent it has become a main port to connect rapid growing Asian countries. Kitakyushu, Japan

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