TechnologyMidsize city attracts companies with comfortable offices, low labor competitionFukuoka has been promoting the creation of state-of-the-art offices as part of a redevelopment plan. (Photo by Toshiki Sasazu)SHOTARO MORIMay 11, 2026 08:31 JSTFUKUOKA, Japan -- The southern Japanese city of Fukuoka is evolving into an information technology hub, with players including a Vietnamese startup and a Toyota Motor supplier expanding their presence to secure talent and boost business with companies in the region.