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Mitsubishi Chemical’s plan for a new semiconductor materials plant comes as the government makes investments in the domestic sector.
BUSINESS
Sep 25, 2023
Mitsubishi Chemical to open new semiconductor materials plant
Details on when or where it will be built or how much it will cost have not been decided, but Fukuoka Prefecture is reportedly a candidate location.
Members of the Noe Ito Centennial Project, launched by volunteers in their hometown of Fukuoka, on Aug. 23
JAPAN / History
Sep 11, 2023
Life of anarchist-feminist revisited 100 years after her murder
Noe Ito raised her voice for oppressed women of the time throughout her often turbulent life.
Fukuoka, known for its outdoor food stalls, is a popular destination for Japanese tourists, but now it's starting to draw more international travelers, too.
LIFE / Travel
Sep 9, 2023
Beyond its yatai, Fukuoka hosts travel pleasures aplenty
Tourists come for the city’s lauded cuisine, its casual atmosphere, vibrant arts and nightlife scenes and temperate climate.tk
Kazuki Paul Tsuyukusa with his dog Sunny in Fukuoka
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Sep 9, 2023
Kazuki Paul Tsuyukusa: 'It’s better to live without being noticed everywhere.’
A former rikishi, Kazuki Paul Tsuyukusa has swapped his sumo stable for the life of a salaryman.
Kenta Imamiya (third from left) lifted the Hawks to a win over the Buffaloes with walk-off double in the ninth.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 1, 2023
Hawks' Kenta Imamiya decides pitchers' duel with walk-off double
Hawks veteran Tsuyoshi Wada dueled fellow lefty Hiroya Miyagi over seven scoreless innings.
Lions players celebrate after their win over the Hawks in Fukuoka on Sunday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 21, 2023
Lions use 17-hit attack to beat Hawks
The Lions connected on eight straight hits during a five-run sixth inning.
Shuta Ishikawa of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks celebrates his no-hitter on Friday at PayPay Dome in Fukuoka.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 18, 2023
SoftBank Hawks' Shuta Ishikawa throws no-hitter
Ishikawa (4-5) struck out eight, walked three and hit a batter in Japanese pro baseball's 99th regular-season no-hit shutout.
Buffaloes catcher Tomoya Mori (left) and pitcher Hiroya Miyagi celebrate after their win over the Hawks in Osaka on Thursday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 18, 2023
Tomoya Mori lifts Buffaloes to win over Hawks
Mori drove in two runs against Hawks veteran Tsuyoshi Wada to lead Orix to a win over SoftBank.
Shin-Osaka Station is crowded with travelers as services resume on Thursday morning.
JAPAN / Society
Aug 17, 2023
Shinkansen lines resume, but travelers may still face long delays
Central Japan Railway is urging people to refrain from using the train service until stations become less crowded.
Hawks right-hander Carter pitches against the Fighters at Es Con Field in Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, on Sunday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 6, 2023
Carter Stewart earns second NPB win as Hawks outgun Fighters
The Florida native is the first marquee American amateur to start his pro career in Japan.
Marines pitcher Atsuki Taneichi will try to help full the void left behind by Roki Sasaki.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Jul 28, 2023
Atsuki Taneichi set to step into spotlight in Roki Sasaki's absence
Taneichi is often overlooked because he pitches in the same rotation as Roki Sasaki, but the 24-year-old righty is a solid pitcher in his own right.
Hawks pitcher Kohei Arihara celebrates his win over the Buffaloes in Osaka on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 26, 2023
Kohei Arihara throws shutout to snap Hawks' losing streak
In the Central League, the league-leading Hanshin Tigers and their nearest pursuers, the Hiroshima Carp, both came from behind.
Haruki Hirao, second grader at Torikai Elementary School in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, attends a mathematics class in May as nurse Yoshimi Yoshiyama looks on from the back of the classroom.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jul 24, 2023
More children who need daily medical care attend regular schools since 2021 law
Since 2021, more children who require daily medical care have been able to attend regular schools, broadening their horizons and raising awareness of diversity in classroom.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 21, 2023
Three girls dead after drowning in Fukuoka river
According to a local police station, the three sixth-grade girls were found at a depth of 3 meters. They were confirmed dead after being taken to a hospital unconscious.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 20, 2023
Hawks slugger Yuki Yanagita leads Pacific League to victory in All-Star Game 1
Chiba Lotte Marines right-hander Roki Sasaki worked a scoreless first inning to earn the win for the Pacific League.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 18, 2023
Leandro Cedeno and Shumpeita Yamashita lift Orix as Hawks lose 9th straight
Yamashita and two relievers combined on a four-hit shutout, with the 21-year-old starter allowing just two singles and striking out eight over seven innings of work.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 17, 2023
Leandro Cedeno and Shumpeita Yamashita help Buffaloes send Hawks to ninth straight loss
Leandro Cedeno homered for the second straight game to back a strong pitching performance by Shumpeita Yamashita as the Orix Buffaloes completed a three-game sweep of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks with a 3-0 win Monday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Swimming
Jul 15, 2023
Men make team artistic swimming debut at world championships in Fukuoka
In the preliminary round of the acrobatic routine, Yotaro Sato and seven women competed for host Japan at Marine Messe Fukuoka, as they placed fourth to qualify for Monday's final.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 12, 2023
Death toll from southwestern Japan rain rises to seven
Five were found dead in Fukuoka Prefecture, and the other two were found in neighboring Saga Prefecture.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 10, 2023
Three killed and eight missing as heavy rain triggers landslides in southern Japan
Authorities ordered tens of thousands of residents to leave their homes as the deluge hit.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
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.
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.
Amid same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
A lesbian couple, consisting of a 35-year-old woman (left) and 40-year-old woman, cover their faces with bouquets as they pose for wedding photos in Yokohama on Nov. 1.
China and Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol
The Russian corvette Gromkiy enters the Chinese port of Zhanjiang as part of a joint China-Russia naval exercise on Saturday.
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.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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