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FUKUOKA

Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 14, 2018
Nine medical schools in Japan rigged entrance exams to benefit men and relatives of alumni, ministry report says
The ministry will start preparing rules to ensure fairness in the entrance exams for the 2020 year and beyond.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Dec 8, 2018
‘Punksters of food’ Gaggan Anand and Takeshi Fukuyama join culinary forces to create GohGan
World-class chefs Gaggan Anand and Takeshi 'Goh' Fukuyama team up to launch GohGan, an exclusive space that will combine on-site accommodation with a restaurant, projected to open in 2021 in Fukuoka.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 7, 2018
SeaHorses heat up in second quarter, pull away in win over Rizing Zephyr
After the first quarter ended, the SeaHorses Mikawa held the slimmest of margins on Friday night in Kariya, Aichi Prefecture.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 2, 2018
Yuma Hattori ends Japanese drought in Fukuoka
Yuma Hattori became the first Japanese runner in 14 years to win the Fukuoka International Marathon on Sunday.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 29, 2018
End of the road: Fukuoka man arrested over drifting videos on Instagram
A 31-year-old man in Fukuoka Prefecture was referred to prosecutors on Thursday over the sharing of videos of himself drifting on Instagram. His elementary-school-age son and others recorded the footage, police said.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Nov 22, 2018
Masashi Hosoya heating up on offense for Yokohama
Masashi Hosoya doesn't pour in 25-30 points every game. He is, however, a solid scoring option for the Yokohama B-Corsairs.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 20, 2018
Hawks manager Kimiyasu Kudo receives Shoriki Award for third time
Kimiyasu Kudo, who this month managed the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks to their third Japan Series victory in four years, won his third Matsutaro Shoriki Award on Tuesday.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Nov 19, 2018
Saitama city's Kaparu beats out organized voting to win grand prix title at annual mascot contest
Kaparu from Shiki, a city in Saitama Prefecture, won the 2018 Yuru-kyara Grand Prix (Soft Character Grand Prix) title in the regional division on Sunday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Nov 18, 2018
B-Corsairs' 3-point shooting good enough to hold off Rizing Zephyr
The Yokohama B-Corsairs built a large lead early in Sunday's game and remained in the driver's seat from start to finish.
JAPAN
Nov 14, 2018
Fukuoka city chides Hilton hotel after Cuban diplomats refused in line with U.S. sanctions but contrary to Japanese law
The Fukuoka Municipal Government has issued administrative guidance to a Hilton hotel after it refused to accommodate Cuban diplomats in October due to U.S. economic sanctions.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Nov 12, 2018
Yuki Yanagita makes major impression on MLB All-Stars
If there was one standout talent from the first half of the six-game Japan All-Star Series, it was without a doubt Yuki Yanagita.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Nov 6, 2018
Bob Nash pilots Fukuoka to first victory, believes team headed in right direction
It's too early to determine if the Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka's Saturday victory will have a profound impact on their performance this season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 5, 2018
Carp slugger Seiya Suzuki's evolution continues after strong Series
Star slugger Seiya Suzuki came out to the Mazda Stadium parking lot earlier than other Hiroshima Carp players after Game 6 of the Japan Series wrapped up on Saturday night.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 5, 2018
MVP Takuya’s ‘Kai Cannon’ key to Hawks’ Japan Series conquest
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks must've known something was off.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 4, 2018
Dramatic Series ride for SoftBank
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks wrapped up the Japan Series against the Hiroshima Carp on Saturday at Mazda Stadium, achieving back-to-back NPB championships with a 2-0 Game 6 win.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 4, 2018
Hawks rule the roost with dominating NPB title run
In the moments after the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks clinched their second consecutive Japan Series title on Saturday, club chairman Sadaharu Oh was asked for his thoughts about this year's team.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 4, 2018
Hawks shut out Carp in Game 6, capture back-to-back Japan Series crowns
The Heisei Era in Japan is set to end when Emperor Akihito abdicates next year on April 30.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Nov 3, 2018
Fukuoka hammers Kyoto for first victory of season
After an overtime loss on Friday night, the Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka rebounded in a big way, blasting the Kyoto Hannaryz 100-47 in the series finale on Saturday afternoon.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / DARK SIDE OF THE RISING SUN
Nov 3, 2018
Fukuoka enlists artificial intelligence in fight against organized crime
Advances in artificial intelligence have come along in leaps and bounds in recent years, prompting police in Fukuoka and Kyoto to look into ways of using the technology to tackle organized crime.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Nov 2, 2018
Hannaryz hold off Rizing Zephyr in OT
The visiting Kyoto Hannaryz outlasted the Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka in overtime on Friday night, winning 98-95.
South Korea couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
The majority of tourists in Japan tend to stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, resulting in overcrowding in popular tourist spots and a strain on transportation systems.
Opportunities await the bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, with the year predicted to be a good time for fresh starts.
Japan pharma startup developing world-first drug to grow new teeth
A new tooth is seen in a ferret's mouth after it was administered a drug to stimulate the growth of tooth buds.
Don’t worry about global population collapse
Most projections show the world will hit peak humanity in the 21st century as people choose to have smaller families and women gain power over their own reproduction.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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