Kitakyushu is well-known for its ideal living environment and conditions

From the very young, to the most mature citizens of Kitakyushu, there is much to offer everyone. The city has made great strides in the advancement of its educational system. Kitakyushu is well prepared to educate the next generation. The city of Kitakyushu offers:

1)An ideal environment for baby care and nursing
2) An excellent educational environment for children
3) The continuous improvement of the educational environment through the collaborative efforts of families, government, and businesses
4) Favorable rules / stipulation for health growth of children

Kitakyushu has ranked first for five consecutive years in the "Next Generation Education Environment Ranking (Among Cities Designated by the Government)"
The city of Kitakyushu has complete emergency medical service systems and equipment for children. According to the statistics of NPO, the city provides comprehensive facilities and service systems to ensure a superior environment for the youngest generation. These services include:
◎ Nighttime emergency medical service for children
◎ Complete facilities for education
◎ Complete childcare service (prolonged service, special care for sick children, childcare during nighttime and holidays, etc.)
◎ Ideal environment for every newborn baby

Hospital quantity in 2008 ⇒ Kitakyushu is ranked No. 2, second to Sapporo.
Consumer price index in 2008 ⇒ Kitakyushu is city with the lowest commodity prices as compared with other major cities in Japan