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Japan's Meteorological Agency issued record short-time heavy rain information and a linear rain band nowcast warning for Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Saga and Kumamoto prefectures in Kyushu. The alerts warn of extremely intense downpours that could cause landslides and flooding within hours. Residents are being urged to check evacuation information, and news outlets across Japan are reporting on the rapidly developing severe weather situation.
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The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks are taking on the Orix Buffaloes in a Nippon Professional Baseball game scheduled for September 27, with live broadcasts planned across television and online streaming. Sports outlets in Japan are publishing viewing guides for the fixture as fans search for how to watch the 2026 season matchup between the Pacific League rivals.
- 3Typhoon No. 26 nears Okinawa as heavy rain hits Kyushu▼https://www. wacoca.com/media/775892/ 台風26号 沖縄“接近”へ 九州で激しい雨 長崎では土砂崩れも # provided # television # tv # TVPrograms # テレビ #
Typhoon No. 26 is approaching Okinawa, while heavy rain batters parts of Kyushu. In Nagasaki Prefecture, a landslide has been reported amid the downpours. Japanese broadcasters, including TV Asahi, are tracking the storm's path and urging residents in Okinawa, Kumamoto, Fukuoka and Nagasaki to stay alert to flooding and further landslides.
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Fukuoka Prefecture is under heavy rain danger alerts, with authorities warning of lightning strikes and gusty winds into the evening. Level 2 landslide advisories have been issued for parts of the Chikugo and Chikuho regions, including Omuta City. Residents are being urged to stay alert to rising river levels and possible mudslides as the wet conditions continue.
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FC Osaka and Avispa Fukuoka are meeting in a J.League Levain Cup second-round fixture, drawing attention from Japanese football fans. The cup round has produced upsets elsewhere, with Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo knocked out after a 1-2 defeat to Fagiano Okayama. Japanese outlets are covering the second-round results as the competition progresses.
- 6SoftBank's Akira Nakamura bids farewell in home retirement game●https://www. wacoca.com/baseball/1427743/ 【記事全文】ソフトバンク・中村晃「最高の一日だった」 本拠で引退試合、感謝の惜別打でファンに別れ – スポニチ Sponichi Annex 野球 # ba
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks outfielder Akira Nakamura played his retirement game at the team's home stadium, closing the day with a farewell hit and telling fans it was "the greatest day" as he thanked them for their support. Japanese sports media are covering his emotional goodbye to supporters after his long career with the Hawks.
- 7Fukuoka startup Live Search closes Series C with retail backing▼Fukuoka's Live Search closes Series C, backed by rare retail-investor fund topping $630,000
Live Search, a startup based in Fukuoka, Japan, has closed a Series C funding round that includes a retail-investor fund exceeding $630,000. The deal stands out because funding at this late stage rarely draws participation from ordinary retail investors, who typically cannot access venture rounds. The move highlights a growing interest in opening private-market investment to a broader public in Japan.
- 8SoftBank's Yudai Shoji hits first professional home run●https://www. wacoca.com/baseball/1427497/ 【記事全文】ソフトバンク・庄子雄大 会心&歓喜のプロ1号！「あんまり覚えていない」無我夢中でダイヤモンド一周 – スポニチ Sponichi Annex 野
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks player Yudai Shoji hit his first home run in professional baseball, celebrating his trip around the bases in a daze of excitement. Speaking after the game, he said he could barely remember the moment, calling it a joyous, career-first milestone that drew attention from Japanese baseball fans.
- 9Fukuoka assemblyman disciplined over money scandal, anonymous posts●『めど辞任 金銭疑惑 混乱の 責任議員 辞職は否定』 裏アカで不適切投稿、福岡の林泰輔県議を処分 自民が金銭疑惑巡り https://www. nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOJC29A B10Z20C26A9000000
Yasusuke Hayashi, a Liberal Democratic Party member of the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly, has been disciplined by his party over financial irregularities and inappropriate posts made from a private account. The LDP moved to address the money scandal and ensuing confusion, while Hayashi has denied calls that he resign, refusing to step down as a lawmaker under fire.