Fukui is located in central Japan. Fukui has a population of 265,000 and serves as the capital of the Fukui Prefecture.

The city was devastated by air raids in World War II and by a great earthquake just three years later. It has become known as the “phoenix city,” rising from rubble to become the thriving modern city that it is today.

Fullerton’s second sister city, former Mayor Molly McClanahan signed the official documents in 1989. Flowering cherry trees were planted at both the Muckenthaler Center and Fullerton City Hall in celebration and recognition of the new sisterhood.

Please explore our sister city's beautiful online Travel Guide and Cultural Heritage pages by clicking on their respective links.

Echizen Historical Costume Parade

The Echizen Historical Costume Parade of Fukui / Spring Festival is held every April. People dressed up as historical feudal warlords parade downtown. The men are dressed in armor and the ladies wear beautiful kimonos.

Fukui Phoenix Festival

This annual festival is held the first weekend of every August in commemoration of Fukui’s resilience in the face of adversity. The event is split into three days: The first day features a dazzling fireworks display over Asuwa River, the second dances performed by people both born in and visiting Fukui City, and the third dedicated to child-centered activities.