The boys of summer are already in full swing at Yahuoku! Dome – yes, we’re talking about our hometown heroes – the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks professional baseball team. Fukuoka Now sports correspondent, Matt Schuellein takes a close look at last year’s Nippon Series champions, the history of the game in Japan and how to enjoy yourself at the Dome. We also checked out the Golden Crab, a new diner where they serve Louisiana-style seafood which guests eat by hand! Our interview this month is with Rob Kolinofsky, a professional udon noodle maker, and we also introduce Kapono’s a new Hawaiian eatery. Don’t miss Oscar Boyd’s report on Woofing in Kyushu and mark your calendars for our huge Fukuoka Canada Day Party set for Fri., June 26.
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Feature: Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks & Japanese Baseball Guide
Feature: Enjoying SoftBank Hawks Baseball at Fukuoka’s Yahuoku! Dome
In Fukuoka: Rob Kolinofsky
Gourmet: Golden Crab
Fukuoka City Bulletin: May 2015
Fukuoka Topic: Nakasu-Kawabata: A Center of Entertainment since the Edo Period
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