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Jun 8, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Aquatics Championships: Opening Ceremony Details Revealed
Details of the opening ceremony for the World Aquatics Championships, set to commence in Fukuoka on July 14th, have been revealed. The ceremony will take place at Boat Race Fukuoka...
Jun 7, 2023 Local News
Japan’s Rugby Pros Get New Fukuoka Home
Fukuoka City has become home to "Japan Base," the first dedicated training facility for the Japanese national rugby team. A grand opening ceremony was held at the new base to comme...
May 29, 2023 Local News
Rooftop Hoops: Fukuoka’s Unique Basketball Venue
Fukuoka City proudly unveiled its first outdoor basketball court within the Fukuoka metropolitan area, marking its inauguration with...
May 23, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Follows FINA’s Decision, Disqualifies Certain Athletes
The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has decided to prohibit athletes affiliated with Russian and Belarusian clubs from participating in the World Aquatics Masters Champion...
May 23, 2023 Local News
Finnish Game Mölkky Introduced to Okawa City’s Schools
The children of Okawa city, known for its woodworking, are being introduced to the Finland-originated wooden sport "Mölkky". The local Lions Club, in support of a city initiative t...
May 23, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka World Aquatics Championships 2023: Medal and Volunteer Uniform Designs To Be Revealed
Fukuoka, Japan: With just 50 days remaining until the commencement of the 2023 Fukuoka World Aquatics Championships, the event's…
May 9, 2023 Local News
Wagyu Leather Gloves: From Dining Table to Baseball Field
As recently reported in Japanese media, Miyazaki Wagyu beef leather baseball gloves are grabbing the limelight both domestically and...
Apr 20, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Prepares for High-Stakes High Diving Event
Preparations are well underway for the "World Aquatics Championships" event, set to begin on July 14th, with venues being established throughout the city. The high diving venue is ...
Apr 14, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Swimming Championships Ban Russian, Belarusian Athletes
The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has decided to continue its policy of not inviting Russian and Belarusian athletes to the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka in Ju...
Apr 13, 2023 Local News
Swimming Championship Brings Economic Boost
As preparations for the World Aquatics Championships Fukuoka 2023 continue, the temporary venue is being set up at Marine Messe Fukuoka (Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City). The event, sche...
