Fukuoka Prefecture is located in the northern part of the Kyushu region, on the Sea of Japan side. It consists of four major regions: Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Chikugo, and Chikuho. Fukuoka Prefecture has a temperate climate that is generally mild and comfortable throughout the year. The Kitakyushu region exhibits the characteristics of a Sea of Japan-type climate zone, with a northwesterly monsoon blowing in the winter. Fukuoka Prefecture is a treasure trove of gourmet foods, including Hakata ramen with its white soup made from pork bones and ultra-thin noodles; spicy cod roe, a local dish of Hakata, Fukuoka City; Hakata motsunabe, a hot pot dish characterized by stewing beef hormone with plenty of cabbage and chives; and mizutaki, a hot pot dish of chicken bones in a broth with ponzu sauce and vegetables of your choice, depending on the season. The soup is made by simmering the chicken bones in a broth with vegetables of your choice and served with ponzu (Japanese citrus juice). There are seven traditional crafts designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, such as Koishiwara-yaki and Hakata-ori, and these techniques have been handed down from generation to generation in Fukuoka City and its suburbs. In addition to historical buildings such as Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, amusement facilities such as BOSS E-ZO FUKUOKA and Marine World Umi-no-Nakamichi are also popular.