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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...
Jul 20, 2023 Local News
Night Sky Magic: Drone Show at Fukuoka Ichiba
Catch the grand finale of the spectacular drone show brought to you by Drone Show Japan Corporation at Fukuoka Ichiba! As part of the World Aquatics Championships Fukuoka 2023...
Jul 14, 2023 Local News
World Aquatics Championships 2023: A Long-Awaited Return to Fukuoka
Today, July 14th, marks the opening of the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, inaugurated by Prince Akishino and his wife. The event is expected to attract approximately...
Jul 14, 2023 Local News
Alpen Set to Open Mega Store in Fukuoka, Amplifying Urban Presence
Alpen, a major sports retailer, has announced that it will open its second flagship store in Fukuoka City on September 15, following the success of its first flagship store in Toky...
Jul 14, 2023 Local News
Asiana Airlines Resumes Miyazaki-Seoul Flights After 3.5-Year Hiatus
South Korea's Asiana Airlines has decided to restart its regular service between Miyazaki and Seoul three times a week from September 27, marking the end of a pause in operations t...
Jul 14, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka-based F Ventures Launches Major Fund Targeting Early-Stage Startups
F Ventures, a venture capital (VC) firm based in Fukuoka City, has launched a new fund targeting early-stage startups. The fund aims to reach a size of 1.5 billion yen, which is th...
Jul 14, 2023 Local News
Swim Championship Merchandise: Fukuoka’s Culture in Focus
In anticipation of the World Aquatics Championships kicking off in Fukuoka City next week, sales of official merchandise, including specially designed Hakata dolls, have begun. The...
Jul 14, 2023 Local News
World Aquatics Championships Begins Today with Celebrations
The Blue Impulse, Japan's acrobatic flight team, performed a rehearsal in the skies over Fukuoka City on the 13th, adding a dramatic touch to the proceedings leading up to the open...
Jul 13, 2023 Local News
Blue Impulse Aerial Display at the Fukuoka World Aquatics Championships!
In an exhilarating homage to the Fukuoka World Aquatics Championships, the city's skies will play host to...
Jul 11, 2023 Local News
Chikuho Bank, Oita Union Promote Transferable Pension Plans
Chikuho Bank and the Oita Prefecture Credit Union have formed a partnership to expand the use of the "Anyone DC Plan," a corporate-type defined contribution pension plan. This init...
