Sapporo is the fifth-largest city in Japan, and the largest city in Hokkaido. It has a similar population and area to Fukuoka, and is also a major economic and cultural center in its region.
Kobe is the seventh-largest city in Japan, and the third-largest port city after Yokohama and Fukuoka. It has a similar population and area to Fukuoka, and is also a cosmopolitan city with a diverse history and culture.
Kyoto is the eighth-largest city in Japan, and the former capital of the country for over a thousand years. It has a similar population and slightly smaller area than Fukuoka, and is renowned for its historical and cultural heritage, with thousands of temples, shrines, and gardens.
Kawasaki is the ninth-largest city in Japan, and the second-largest city in Kanagawa Prefecture after Yokohama. It has a slightly larger population and slightly smaller area than Fukuoka, and is a major industrial and commercial hub, with many factories, offices, and shopping centers.
Saitama is the tenth-largest city in Japan, and the capital of Saitama Prefecture. It has a slightly smaller population and slightly larger area than Fukuoka, and is an important satellite city of Tokyo, with many residents commuting to the metropolis.