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THE RITZ-CARLTON DEBUTS IN FUKUOKA, WEAVING TOGETHER TRADITION AND MODERNITY IN SOUTHERN JAPAN
The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka Brings the Iconic Brand's Signature Luxury and Legendary Service to an Asian Gateway City Buzzing with Youthful Energy HONG KONG,
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[{"type":"text","content":"The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka Brings the Iconic Brand's Signature Luxury and Legendary Service to an Asian Gateway City Buzzing with Youthful Energy\nHONG KONG, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 31 exceptional hotel brands, today announced the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka on the island of Kyushu in Southern Japan. Rising above Fukuoka, the luxury hotel is situated within the 364 foot 111-meter main tower of Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City, the tallest urban lifestyle complex in the city's core commercial district. The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka brings the brand's unparalleled service and contemporary aesthetic to one of Japan's fastest growing cities famous for its thriving start-up scene as well as for its enduring history, traditions, and outstanding culinary culture.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\"We are thrilled to celebrate the expansion of The Ritz-Carlton with the opening of the brand's seventh hotel in Japan,\" said Tina Edmundson, President, Luxury for Marriott International. \"Since we first debuted The Ritz-Carlton in Japan in 1997, the brand has been consistently recognized for its legendary luxury and service, beloved by locals and visitors to Japan alike. We are excited to further strengthen our luxury positioning in the country by entering a new and emerging destination such as Fukuoka.\"\nFukuoka was once a key waypoint of Silk Road trade routes, and today the city remains a major gateway between Japan and the rest of Asia. The destination is famous for its annual festivals, such as the 800-year old Hakata Gion Yamakasa summer festival, designated by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. Other attractions include its beautiful beaches, natural parks, and historic places such as the 12th-century Shofukuji temple and the Fukuoka Castle ruins. The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka is adjacent to Tenjin, the trendy heart of the city, a rising tech hub filled with shops, bars, cafés, and nightlife. The area is 15 minutes by car or public transportation to Hakata Station, Hakata Port or Fukuoka Airport, which links the city to Tokyo.\nThe Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka occupies the nine topmost floors in a 25-story glass tower designed by Kume Sekkei of Tokyo. Overseen by Melbourne-based Layan Architects + Designers, the hotel's interior design and art take inspiration from Fukuoka's traditiona...