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May 13, 2025 Local News
Softbank Trades Slugger Richard To Giants In 2-For-1 Deal
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and the Yomiuri Giants have completed a 2-for-1 player trade, sending...
May 9, 2025 Local News
Fukuoka Marathon Registration Open Until May 21
Registration for the 12th Fukuoka Marathon, scheduled for November 9, is open until 8:00 p.m. on...
Mar 27, 2025 Local News
Tour de Kyushu 2025 to Expand Across Five Prefectures
The Kyushu Economic Federation has announced that the international cycling event “Tour de Kyushu 2025...
Mar 7, 2025 Local News
SoftBank Hawks Minor League Coach Questioned Over Online Casino Use
Fukuoka police have questioned a minor league coach for the SoftBank Hawks regarding alleged online casino use, according to...
Mar 4, 2025 Local News
Oita Trinita’s Top Shareholder to Survey Fans on Soccer-Specific Stadium
KP, the majority shareholder of J2 club Oita Trinita, will conduct a fan survey on March 9 regarding the feasibility of a soccer-specific stadium...
Feb 12, 2025 Local News
Wales Rugby Team to Face Japan in Kitakyushu
The Wales national rugby team, ranked 11th in the world, will play a test match against Japan on July 5, 2025...
Dec 17, 2024 Local News
SoftBank Hawks Acquire Former MLB Pitcher Naoyuki Uwasawa
The SoftBank Hawks are set to acquire 30-year-old right-handed pitcher Naoyuki Uwasawa, who previously played for...
Nov 13, 2024 Local News
SoftBank Dominates Golden Glove Awards with Five Winners
SoftBank Hawks saw five of their players, the highest from any single team, honored with the prestigious Golden Glove Award...
Nov 7, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Marathon Welcomes Japan’s Top Runners
The Fukuoka International Marathon on December 1 will see Japan’s top athletes, including Kenya Sonota and Yusuke Nishiyama...
Nov 5, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament Sells Out
The Japan Sumo Association announced on November 2 that tickets for the entire 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament...
