Fukuoka City has studied the lessons of history in a bold attempt to balance the beauty of nature with the convienence of a metropolitan area. As one of the liveliest cities in Japan, Fukuoka is an ideal base for international conferences and tourism. Canal City Hakata is the largest privately-developed real estate project in Japan's history. It is an innovative new form for a town center that promises to re-define urban planning for Asia's increasingly dense and concentrated cities. Canal City Washington Hotel is located inside Canal City, making it a perfect base for business, shopping - and naturally, sightseeing. It offers the latest in facilities and functionality for a comfortable stay.