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Jun 10, 2021 Local News
SoftBank HAWKS Pitcher Martinez Wins First MVP
On June 9, Nicholas Andres Martínez won the first monthly MVP award of his career as a professional baseball player in Japan. The Softbank Hawks pitcher was the starter in five of ...
May 18, 2021 Local News
Kazakhstan Canceled Pre-Olympic Training in Kurume
The national Olympic committee of Kazakhstan canceled its pre-Olympic training in Kurume City. Reflecting on the current spread of the new coronavirus, Kazakhstan athletes would he...
May 7, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka’s Coca-Cola Red Sparks Rugby Team to Disband
Coca-cola Bottlers Japan Inc. announced plans to disband their professional rugby team, the Coca-Cola Red Sparks, at the end of 2021. The team, established in 1966, has been based ...
Apr 21, 2021 Local News
Avispa To Support Development of Players Post Sport Careers
Fukuoka’s pro soccer team, Avispa, partnered with SystemSoft in Tokyo to support players’ careers after retiring from the sport. Athletes, coaching staff, and other members can par...
Apr 15, 2021 Local News
Pitcher Nick Martínez Joins Softbank Hawks
The Softbank Hawks baseball team welcomed former major leaguer, Nick Andres Martínez to their team. The 30-year-old pitcher from America played on...
Mar 31, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka International Marathon To Be Discontinued After This Year
The Fukuoka International Open Marathon will hold its last race in December 2021. Two world records were set at the event that began in 1947 and was awarded...
Mar 22, 2021 Local News
Hawks Store Open Inside Ming
Hawks Store is open inside the Ming shopping facility in Hakata between Mar. 19 ~ Apr. 4. On the opening day, Hawks 2021-edition keychains and special Reyn Spooner T-shirts will be...
Mar 4, 2021 Local News
Detailed Route Schedule For Torch Relay in Fukuoka Announced
Detailed time schedules for the Tokyo 2020 Torch relay were announced. During the two-day tour in Fukuoka Prefecture, the torch will travel through Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and...
Feb 18, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka City’s Only All Season Ice Rink Suspends Operation
Operation of Papio, the only ice arena open all year round in Fukuoka City, will be suspended as of April 2021. The ice-sport facility in Hakata Ward plans to carry out maintenance...
Feb 15, 2021 Local News
Olympic Flame Now On Exhibit in Fukuoka Prefecture
The flame arrived at the prefectural hall on Feb. 12, before it set off on a tour to six other cities and a town. A similar exhibition will be held in fourteen prefectures across J...
