Local News

The Fukuoka Financial Group of Fukuoka City has calculated that the financial effect of the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks in the region during the regular season this year totaled 49.5 billion yen. Their calculations included paid admissions to the Yahoo Dome stadium and outlays for lodging and food. Fan consumption accounted for 41.6 billion yen. Single-game attendance averaged 34,000 people, 13.3% of whom stayed in hotels or other lodgings to see the game. Source: Nishinippon Shimbun