noun
Fukuoka (city, prefecture)
Refers to both Fukuoka City and Fukuoka Prefecture in Kyushu, Japan. Context usually makes the distinction clear.
福岡は九州最大の都市です。
Fukuoka is the largest city in Kyushu.
福岡県は九州の北部にあります。
Fukuoka Prefecture is in the northern part of Kyushu.