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Sep 24, 2024 Local News
SoftBank Hawks Secure Pacific League Title in Manager’s Debut Year
The SoftBank Hawks captured their first Pacific League title in four years with a decisive 9-4 win over...

Sep 13, 2024 Local News
Paralympian Misato Michishita Wins Bronze, Celebrates Achievement
Misato Michishita, a bronze medalist in the women's marathon at the Paris Paralympics, visited Fukuoka City Mayor Soichiro Takashima on September 12 to share her joy over her achie...

Sep 12, 2024 Local News
SoftBank’s Moinelo Wins August MVP in Pacific League
SoftBank Hawks pitcher Liván Moinelo has been named the Pacific League’s MVP for August, marking his second win this year. Moinelo...

Sep 5, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Aims to Become International Hub for Volleyball Promotion
Fukuoka Prefecture has signed an agreement with the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), the Oceania Zonal Volleyball Association, and the Japan Volleyball Association...

Jul 12, 2024 Local News
World Kendo Championship Victory for Fukuoka Police Officer
In July, Fukuoka Prefectural Police Officer Maika Senoo was honored by Chief Tsuyoshi Iwashita after winning the women's team event and placing third in the individual event...

Jul 10, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka University and Economic Association Partner to Boost Local Sports
Fukuoka University and the Fukuoka Economic Association have signed an agreement to promote local sports, including transitioning junior high school club...

Jul 5, 2024 Local News
SoftBank Players Yamakawa and Kurihara Selected for All-Star Game
Two SoftBank Hawks players, Hotaka Yamakawa and Ryoya Kurihara, have been chosen by their peers to participate in the July All-Star Game. This year's event will feature its first.....

Jun 25, 2024 Local News
Parkour World Championships to be Held in Kitakyushu
The organizing committee for the Parkour World Championships, to be held in Kitakyushu this November, was launched with Morinari Watanabe...

Jun 12, 2024 Local News
Nagasaki Stadium City Unveiled with Japan’s Closest Pitch to Seating
Nagasaki Stadium City, set to open on October 14, has showcased significant progress in its construction, particularly for the central soccer stadium and arena...

Mar 19, 2024 Local News
Pedaling Through Paradise: Tour de Kyushu’s Returns for 2nd Year
The "Tour de Kyushu," an international cycling event that debuted last year, is gearing up for its latest edition this October, with routes winding through Fukuoka, Oita, and Kumam...