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Nov 7, 2023 Local News
Avispa Fukuoka Clinches Historic J.League Cup
On April 4th, at the National Stadium, Avispa Fukuoka triumphed over Urawa Reds with a score of 2-1 in the final of the J.League Cup, one of Japan's three major domestic soccer tit...
Oct 10, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka International Marathon 2023 Confirmed
The Fukuoka International Marathon, revamped as a new event last December, will have its second edition on December 3 this year. The race will serve as one of the selection events ...
Sep 29, 2023 Local News
Matsuda Nobuhiro Hangs Up His Cleats
Veteran baseball player Matsuda Nobuhiro has announced his retirement after an 18-year career. Contributing to...
Sep 20, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Team Aims for B1 Basketball Glory
On September 19, Rising Zephyr Fukuoka, a basketball team aiming for promotion to the B1 League, unveiled their new roster and...
Sep 1, 2023 Local News
Avispa Fukuoka Reaches Emperor’s Cup Semis
In the quarter-finals of the Emperor's Cup, Japan's premier soccer championship, Avispa Fukuoka defeated Shonan Bellmare with a 3-1 win on the 30th. This marks the first time Avisp...
Aug 17, 2023 Local News
New Faces from Fukuoka in Rugby World Cup Team
The Japanese national rugby team has revealed its players for the Rugby World Cup in France, starting in September, including six individuals with ties to Kyushu. Fukuoka's Nagare ...
Aug 9, 2023 Local News
Hawks Boost Bullpen with Former Red Sox Pitcher
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks have signed 26-year-old Venezuelan pitcher Darwinzon Hernandez, a former...
Aug 4, 2023 Local News
World Aquatics Championships End Successfully
The World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, concluded successfully with Mayor Takashima praising the event as "very good." During the 17-day event, 10 world records were se...
Aug 1, 2023 Local News
Records Tumble in Fukuoka
The 20th edition of the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, marked a historic event with 2,361 athletes from a record-tying 191 countries and the World Aquatics Refugee...
Jul 24, 2023 Local News
SoftBank Hawks Lose 11th Straight, a First in 54 Years
The SoftBank Hawks, a professional baseball team, suffered a dramatic loss to the Lotte Marines in an extended 10-inning game on July 23rd, marking their 11th consecutive defeat. T...
