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NEWS 231 : KYOKUYO BLUE STARS LOST ITS 1ST GAME

2017 Shimonoseki Cutter Race

On August 27 was the day of... the 6th Shimonoseki Cutter Race ! It was sunny and windless, as the organizer wished, but exceptionally hot for the end of August. Finally, no less than 600 athletes, in 65 teams, participated in this popular event held in our home town.

NEWS 229 : "KYOKUYO BLUE STARS" SET FOR DEBUT!

We are pleased to announce that "Kyokuyo Blue Stars", Kyokuyo corporate rowing team, will participate in the 6th Shimonoseki Cutter Race scheduled on August 27.

NEWS 228 : YOUNG, AND EVEN YOUNGER

Recent Activities Of, By and For Young People
In the news 225, we introduced to you our 7 newcomers who joined us in April. The 2 high school graduates, Taro and Yoshihiro, recently came back from Oita, where they spent lonely (?) 3 months, far away from their home town, to attend the professional training program offered by Oita Regional Shipbuilding Craftsmanship Center.

NEWS 222 : JOYFUL FIGHT OVER TABLE

As matter of fact, Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation hosts many competitions. You probably know some of them, including "Kyokuyo Open" annual golf tournament, and the inter-company skills competition with Onomichi Zosen. But how about this one - "Blind tasting competition" with JFE group of companies?

NEWS 219 : JUST LIKE REAL CEREMONIES

The 3rd Family Plant Tour Event
Kyokuyo's 3rd "Family Plant Tour" was held on Sunday, November 13, 2016. This time we opened the door for not only our employees but also families of subcontracting companies' staffs as well as students who will join Kyokuyo next April. As result, we had 52 participants, including parents, children, brothers, sisters, grandpas and grandmas! It's quite a big event!

NEWS 216 : HEROES AND LOSERS

The 56th 'KYOKUYO OPEN' Golf Tournament

Yeah, another year has passed. It's October again, so we hosted Kyokuyo Open Golf Tournament to renew our gratitude to our valuable suppliers, sub-contractors, outsourcees and other guests. A total of 110 players, in 29 groups, participated in the 56th Kyokuyo Open, held on October 7, 2016, at Shimonoseki Golf Club.

NEWS 209 : NEW CREW EMBARKED ONBOARD KYOKUYO

...and They will Row a Cutter Boat, Too

Do you know Japanese school year ends in March and most of Japanese companies hire March graduates to join them in April? Kyokuyo Shipyard is no exception, as the company welcomed 7 new recruits this April.

NEWS 202 : YUI★AYA AND BLOOMING SMILES

2nd Plant Tour Event for Employees' Family
Do you remember m.v. "Miri & Haruki" and her "mock" ceremonies which not all the applicants were allowed to participate because they were too many? As pre-noticed, the 2nd "Family Plant Tour" event was organized on Sunday December 6, 2015. Since the previous event was a big success, we had 43 participants from 12 families this time.

NEWS 200 : ASCETIC AND ENTHUSIASTIC

The 55th 'KYOKUYO OPEN' Golf Event

On October 9, a windless and beautifully sunny day, the 55th "Kyokuyo Open" golf tournament was held to commemorate the anniversary of the company's foundation (October 10, 1942).

NEWS 194 : "MIRI & HARUKI' NAMED (WELL.., SORT OF)

Family Plant Tour Event
On Sunday March 15, 2015, Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation conducted a "Family Plant Tour" special event, for which families of its employees were invited to come and see where their family member works and learn what they do.

NEWS 187 : TOO HARD TO HANDLE

The 54th 'Kyokuyo Open' Golf Day

Since more than 5 decades, Kyokuyo Shipyard annually hosts "Kyokuyo Open" golf tournament on an autumn day, where we thankfully invite some of our stakeholders, including suppliers, subcontractors and service providers, among others. The 54th edition of Kyokuyo Open was held on October 10, the company's founding anniversary. No less than 122 players (in 31 groups) enjoyed a day of golf at prestigious Shimonoseki Golf Club.

NEWS 172 : JUST AFTER A TYPHOON

2013 Kyokuyo Open Golf Tournament

Time flies like a golf ball and it's autumn again. Yes, in this issue we cover the 53rd "Kyokuyo Open" - a golf tournament we hold every year to express our thanks to the company's stake holders. This year, a total of 120 players, from suppliers, subcontractors, various service providers, gathered at the prestigious Shimonoseki Golf Club, to play the game in 31 groups.

NEWS 157 : 70TH(!) ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

The 52nd Kyokuyo Open

On October 24, 2012, The 52nd "Kyokuyo Open" golf tournament was held at the famous "Shimonoseki Golf Club", a course with over 50 years of history - like Kyokuyo Open! This annual event is organized by our company to invite our valued customers, suppliers, contractors and other stake holders.

NEWS 141 : HAPPY TO BEAT HIM!

The 51st KYOKUYO OPEN Golf Game

Hello, golf lovers! Yes, it's the season of "Kyokuyo Open", the most prestigious golf event in Japan's shipping industries, if you believe its organizer. Like last year, the event was held at the famous Shimonoseki Golf Club, on October 7.

BREAK009 : INNOMIYA SHRINE & SUHOTEI MATSURI

Shimonoseki Present & Past - Webmaster's Columns No.9

There is a Shintô shrine called "Iminomiya Jinja" in Chôfu quarter of Shimonoseki City, where Kyokuyo Shipyard is located. You may have seen its guardian before, as we ask him to attend our keel-laying and other ceremonies, if they are held with Shintô rites.

NEWS 124 : REACHING THE HALF CENTURY

The 50th KYOKUYO OPEN Golf Day

On October 8, the 50th "Kyokuyo Open" golf tournament was held at the Shimonoseki Golf Club. Yes, It's surely FIFTIETH, not fifth or fifteenth!

BREAK008 : RYOMA SAKAMOTO AND SHIMONOSEKI

Shimonoseki Present & Past - Webmaster's Columns No.8

Do you know Ryôma Sakamoto [wikipedia] ? Ryôma is a local hero who played a crucial role in the overthrow of Tokugawa shogunate [w] during the 19th Century in Japan.

BREAK007 : SENTEISAI, OR "MATSURI FOR THE LATE EMPEROR"

Shimonoseki Present & Past - Webmaster's Columns No.7

Hello, It has been almost 2 years since I posted the last column about our hometown! This time, I am going to introduce "Senteisai" (literal meaning : "festival for the late Emperor"), traditional festival that takes place every year between May 2 and 4 at Shimonoseki.

NEWS 117 : FLOWERS BLOOM THE SAME WAY EVERY YEAR...

Annual HANAMI Cherry Admiring Party

Kyokuyo's annual cherry-blossom-admiring party, or HANAMI party, was held on April 10 this year.

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