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Fukuoka To Host 2028 World Table Tennis

The 2028 World Table Tennis Championships (team events) will be held in Fukuoka Prefecture, marking...

Softbank Trades Slugger Richard To Giants In 2-For-1 Deal

Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and the Yomiuri Giants have completed a 2-for-1 player trade, sending...

Fukuoka Marathon Registration Open Until May 21

Registration for the 12th Fukuoka Marathon, scheduled for November 9, is open until 8:00 p.m. on...

Tour de Kyushu 2025 to Expand Across Five Prefectures

The Kyushu Economic Federation has announced that the international cycling event “Tour de Kyushu 2025...

SoftBank Hawks Minor League Coach Questioned Over Online Casino Use

Fukuoka police have questioned a minor league coach for the SoftBank Hawks regarding alleged online casino use, according to...

Oita Trinita’s Top Shareholder to Survey Fans on Soccer-Specific Stadium

KP, the majority shareholder of J2 club Oita Trinita, will conduct a fan survey on March 9 regarding the feasibility of a soccer-specific stadium...

Wales Rugby Team to Face Japan in Kitakyushu

The Wales national rugby team, ranked 11th in the world, will play a test match against Japan on July 5, 2025...

SoftBank Hawks Acquire Former MLB Pitcher Naoyuki Uwasawa

The SoftBank Hawks are set to acquire 30-year-old right-handed pitcher Naoyuki Uwasawa, who previously played for...