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Yatai de Fukuoka

Fukuoka · Kyushu · Japan

Third placeCivic foodOrdenanza 2013

The only large Japanese city with a living street stall culture. The first Basic Yatai Ordinance (2013) recognised them as urban heritage and opened licences to public tender: public policy protecting an informal third place.

Led by
Mixed (operators + city)
Status
Active
Participation
Co-governed
Visitable
Yes (every night)
Website
www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/shisei/jigyou-torikumi/yatai/sesaku.html ↗
Contact
yatai.EPB@city.fukuoka.lg.jp
Last reviewed
8 September 2026

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This place is backed by at least one primary and one secondary source, reviewed within the last twelve months. The sources appear below with their consultation dates.

  • Verified two sources including a primary one, or first-hand knowledge of the place
  • Partial one source on record
  • Unverified starting knowledge, sources pending

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