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Which cities in Japan are candidates to become the 'second capital'?

Japan’s search for a potential secondary capital is putting a spotlight on destinations beyond Tokyo. Here’s why these contenders are worth adding to your travel bucket list.

Euronews

Heatwave grips southwest Japan, record-tying 39.3°C at Kyushu tourist spot

Parts of Japan's southwestern region of Kyushu saw a hot summer day on Saturday, with the mercury hitting a record-tying 39.3°C in Dazaifu, a tourist spot in Fukuoka prefecture.

Bangkok Post

Two stabbed at entertainment complex in Japan as police arrest 30-year-old suspect

HKT48 said the group's fan event scheduled for Sunday night was canceled

The Independent UK

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Japan has opened its first osmotic power plant – so what is it and how does it work?

The site in Fukuoka is only the second power plant of its type in the world, harnessing the power of osmosis to run a desalination plant in the city

The Guardian - AU

New IFSC ‘Nations Grand Finale’ climbing competition coming in the fall to bring "innovation, competition and international rivalry"

The new Nations Grand Finale competition will pit the world's top six climbing nations against each other over four days in Fukuoka, Japan

Advnture

Japanese woman arrested after squashing bun in shop and not buying it

The store’s owner said they have seen the woman squash buns in their shop in Fukuoka before

The Independent UK

Rutuja Bhosale in doubles quarterfinals

Rutuja Bhosale and Paige Hourigan win doubles pre-quarterfinals at $60,000 ITF women's tennis tournament in Fukuoka, Japan.

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Who was Godfather of avocado toast Bill Granger?

The global launch of Granger's business has seen 19 restaurants open across Sydney, London, Greater Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka and Seoul

Evening Standard

How Auckland compares to its peers

A new report comparing life across 10 peer cities has found lessons Auckland can learn from diverse counterparts such as Vancouver, Tel Aviv and Fukuoka.

Newsroom.co.nz

Dean Boxall: the obsessive, eccentric and world-beating Australian swim coach

With a squad boasting record-holders Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O’Callaghan the trainer is being hailed as a masterful mentor

The Guardian - AU

China's Qin Haiyang shatters record for breaststroke sweep at worlds

NEW DELHI: China's Qin Haiyang achieved a remarkable feat at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, by smashing the world record in the men's 200 meters breaststroke event.

The Times of India

Mollie O'Callaghan becomes first woman to complete 100m-200m freestyle double at worlds

NEW DELHI: In a remarkable achievement, Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan scripted history on Friday by becoming the first woman ever to complete a double in the 100m and 200m freestyle events at the swimming world championships in Fukuoka, Japan.

The Times of India

Duncan Scott misses out on individual global title in Fukuoka

An individual global title still eludes Duncan Scott but once again in Fukuoka yesterday, Alloa’s medal magnet came so very close.

The National (Scotland)

Australia break women's 4x200m freestyle relay world record

NEW DELHI: Australia achieved a remarkable feat by breaking the women's 4x200m freestyle world record during the swimming world championships in Fukuoka, Japan, on Thursday.

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The Times of India

Mollie O'Callaghan smashes 14-year-old 200m freestyle record to win gold at worlds

NEW DELHI: 19-year-old Australian swimmer Mollie O'Callaghan achieved a remarkable feat on Wednesday by setting a new world record in the women's 200m freestyle event with a time of 1 minute and 52.85 seconds at the swimming world championships in Fukuoka, Japan.

The Independent UK

Mark Foster ‘excited’ by Matt Richards’ potential after world championship win

The 20-year-old pipped compatriot Tom Dean to gold in Fukuoka.

The Times of India

Katie Ledecky wins 1,500m freestyle for 20th world swimming title

NEW DELHI: American swimmer Katie Ledecky achieved her 20th world swimming title on Tuesday by winning the women's 1,500m freestyle event in Fukuoka, Japan. She completed the race in an impressive time of 15 minutes and 26.27 seconds.

Newsroom.co.nz

Two Kiwis fly into the same world champs event

In a rare achievement, two NZ swimmers will compete in the same butterfly event in next week's world swimming champs in Japan. Dave Crampton talks to the pair.

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Sports Illustrated

The First U.S. Athlete Has Qualified for 2024 Paris Olympics

The 17-year-old standout earned a unique distinction on Saturday after a thrilling showing at the world swimming championships in Fukuoka, Japan.

Bangkok Post

1 dead as Japan warns of 'heaviest rain ever' in southwest

TOKYO: One person died in a landslide and hundreds of thousands of people have been urged to evacuate their homes in southwestern Japan as forecasters on Monday warned of the "heaviest rain ever" in the region.

Al Jazeera

Thousands told to evacuate as mudslides, floods kill one in Japan

One person dead and hundreds of thousands of people urged to evacuate as torrential rain lashes southwestern Japan.

AAP

In-form Dolphins swim team to chase world title medals

Australia will send a 38-strong team to next month's world swimming championships in Fukuoka, Japan, with stars like Kaylee McKeown expected to shine.

The New Daily

Cameron McEvoy sends 50m freestyle warning before world championships in Fukuoka

Comeback king Cameron McEvoy has sent a warning to his world championship rivals that he's the man to beat next month in Japan.

The Guardian - AU

Japan court falls short of calling same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

The complicated ruling from a court in Fukuoka comes after four other courts reached differing conclusions, and ahead of a parliamentary debate on the subject

The Guardian - AU

Titmus v Ledecky v McIntosh looms as swimming’s latest mouthwatering rivalry

Ariarne Titmus’s slow time at the Australian championships adds a degree of mystery to the three-way match-up at this year’s worlds

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