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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...
Feb 8, 2024 Local News
LeRIRO Fukuoka Rugby Team to Join League One Division 3
LeRIRO Fukuoka, the Ukiha City-based rugby team, is poised to ascend to the prestigious ranks of Japan's League One, entering its third division in the upcoming season. Remarkably....
Feb 7, 2024 Local News
Eddie Jones Kicks Off Rugby Japan Team Camp in Fukuoka
The Japan national rugby team, under new head coach Eddie Jones, started their training camp in Fukuoka, preparing for their activities beginning in June...
Feb 1, 2024 Local News
Volleyball Nations League Coming to Kitakyushu in June
Kitakyushu is gearing up to host the Volleyball Nations League this June, in a run-up to the Paris Olympics. Announced by the International...
Dec 20, 2023 Local News
Yamakawa Joins Hawks, Pledges New Beginning
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks have signed 32-year-old Hotaka Yamakawa, a seasoned right-handed power hitter and free agent from the Seibu Lions...
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...
