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Jun 29, 2023 Local News
SoftBank’s Quartet Bag Spots in Pro Baseball All-Star Game
The fan vote for July's Pro Baseball All-Star Game has concluded, and four players from SoftBank have been selected: team captain Yuki Yanagita, closer Osuna, third baseman Kurihar...
Jun 28, 2023 Local News
Breathless Excitement: SoftBank Hawks’ Balloon Tradition Returns
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks are giving a much-missed tradition a breath of fresh air. Starting from July 15th, fans can once again fill the air with jet balloons at their games, a p...
Jun 26, 2023 Local News
Home Run Hero Despaigne Returns to SoftBank
Alfredo Despaigne, a power hitter who has smashed 184 home runs over his 9-year professional baseball career, has re-signed with SoftBank. At 37 years old, Despaigne hails from Cub...
Jun 20, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Awards Majority of Swim Championship Contracts Discretionarily
Over 90% of contracts for the upcoming World Aquatics Championships and the World Aquatics Masters Championships in Fukuoka City were awarded on a discretionary basis. Fukuoka City...
Jun 12, 2023 Local News
Swim Championship Volunteer Training Begins in Fukuoka City
Training for volunteers who will assist in the operation of the World Aquatics Championships and World Aquatics Masters Championships has commenced at a gymnasium in Fukuoka City. ...
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...
