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Sep 6, 2016 Local News
Fukuoka Gears Up for America’s Cup
This November, Fukuoka will welcome the Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series. This is the first time for an America’s Cup race to...
Aug 10, 2016 Local News
Fukuokan Swimmer Wins Silver Medal at Rio Olympics
A Fukuoka native, Masato Sakai of Yanagawa, won the silver medal in the 200-meter butterfly swimming event at the Rio Olympics. The 21-year-old finished in second place with a time...
Jul 20, 2016 Local News
New Basketball Team Name “Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka” and Logo Announced
Fukuoka’s B.League (third division) basketball team has a new name: Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka. The name was selected after a member of the public suggested...
Jun 23, 2016 Local News
SoftBank Hawks’ Van den Hurk Renews Contract for ¥1,200,000,000
Pitcher Rick van den Hurk has agreed to renew his contract with the SoftBank Hawks for another three years for ¥1,200,000,000. The contract was supposed to end at the close of this...
Jun 2, 2016 Local News
Fukuoka To Host Asia’s First America’s Cup World Series Race
It was officially announced on June 2, that Fukuoka City will host a qualifier race for the 35th America's Cup 2017. The races will be held in Fukuoka between November 18 to 20. It...
Apr 22, 2016 Local News
Fukuoka Marathon Registration Now Open
From Apr. 18 (Mon.) to May 23 (Mon.), registration for runners for the Fukuoka Marathon is open. Apply via the...
Apr 15, 2016 Local News
Avispa Fukuoka “Jogo Day” Event
To celebrate Hisashi Jogo’s 30th birthday, Avispa has planned 30 events and promotions! Most of the events are on Hisashi Jogo’s big day, Apr. 16 (Sat.), which also happens to be t...
Mar 27, 2016 Local News
Fukuoka Follows Aichi Prefecture in Bid for 2026 Asian Games
Fukuoka Prefecture is reportedly bidding to host the 2026 Asian Games. The only other prefecture in Japan to bid so far is Aichi Prefecture, which confirmed its intent in January.
Mar 25, 2016 Local News
Economic Impact of J1 Avispa Tops ¥12 Billion
An assistant professor at Shobi University in Saitama University has calculated Avispa Fukuoka’s domestic economic impact to be ¥12.36 billion for the past year, about 70% of which...
Mar 18, 2016 Local News
New Hawks Baseball Park in Chikugo Opened
On Mar. 15, Hawks Baseball Park Chikugo was both completed and unveiled. It’s hoped the new facility will be a place where families and friends can gather and spend time together. ...