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Oct 18, 2019 Local News
Sweden’s Paralympic team to train in Fukuoka
The national team of Sweden will hold a training camp in Fukuoka City ahead of the Tokyo Paralympic Games in 2020. Approximately 100 members including athletes and their coaches wi...
Sep 18, 2019 Local News
Rugby Team Canada & Fukuoka Rugby Fan Guide
Earlier today, Sep. 18, Ian Burney, Ambassador of Canada to Japan met with members of the Canadian Rugby Team at their training camp in Nagato, Yamaguchi Prefecture. In this photo,...
Sep 13, 2019 Local News
The Canadians Are Coming!
On Sep 26, Canada takes on Italy in Rugby World Cup 2019 action here in Fukuoka! Join fellow Canadian rugby fans for a pre-match lunch! Special guests include Ian Burney, Ambassado...
Sep 13, 2019 Local News
Kokura Castle Illuminated to Welcome Welsh Rugby Union Team
A special light-up event began at Kokura Castle to welcome the Welsh Rugby Union Team. The team, with its nickname "Red Dragons," is one of the top squads in the sport. A ceremony ...
Sep 5, 2019 Local News
Heineken Kirin GM Visits Fukuoka Governor Ogawa
On Sep. 3, General Manager of Heineken Kirin K.K., Anthony De Witt Wheeler Jr., visited the Governor of Fukuoka, Hiroshi Ogawa at the prefectural headquarters. Heineken is one of t...
Sep 2, 2019 Local News
Four Kyushu Natives Join Japanese Team for Rugby World Cup 2019
The 31 members of Japan's national team for the Rugby World Cup 2019 were announced and among them are four Kyushu natives. Taishi Nagare and Yusuke Kizu from Kagoshima, Ryoto Naka...
Aug 23, 2019 Local News
Fernando Torres Appointed Saga Sports Ambassador
Sagan Tosu forward Fernando Torres will play his last professional match against Vissel Kobe this evening, August 23. After retirement, the former Spain international will become a...
Aug 6, 2019 Local News
Rugby World Cup Webb Ellis Cup Display in Fukuoka
The Webb Ellis Cup is coming to Fukuoka City on August 10! For the past two years, the trophy has traveled across the world to honor the first Rugby World Cup held in Asia. As the ...
Jul 30, 2019 Local News
Softbank Hawks Manager Records 400th Victory
The manager of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, Kimiyasu Kudo, marked his 400th winning at a game against Lotte Marines on July 24. Having led the team for five years by now, Kudo deliv...
Jul 23, 2019 Local News
Fukuoka Start-up Launches Trail Running Project
A Fukuoka-based startup with a popular outdoor activities mapping application, Yamap, is crowdfunding to launch a trail running service. Reflecting the growing popularity of outdoo...