# Badminton Exit, Surfing Finals

- Place: Miyazaki, Japan (31.9182, 131.4184)
- Published: 2026-11-08T19:29:41.727Z · expires 2026-11-15T19:29:41.727Z
- Floors (The Arena): E9 Cultures, E12 States, E6 Organisms
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- AI-written summary of the sources below; check them.

Japan's badminton stars faced early exits at the Korea Open, per chosun.com. Miyazaki lost to Akechi in a shocking upset, ending his bid for a showdown with Ahn Se-young.

In surfing, the Miyazaki Pro advanced with Kobayashi and Arai reaching the Round of 32, as reported by worldsurfleague.com. The event continues with strong performances from local contenders.

Meanwhile, documents of a diplomat who rescued Jewish refugees during WWII are now on display in Miyazaki, according to japannews.yomiuri.co.jp. The exhibit highlights historical efforts during World War II.

## Sources

- [Documents of Diplomat Who Rescued Jewish Refugees During World War II Now on Display in Japan’s Miyazaki](https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/features/japan-focus/20261107-357661/) · japannews.yomiuri.co.jp · 2026-11-07
- [Japan's Badminton Idols Exit Korea Open Early](https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2026/11/08/ZAWRLDEIURCUBEMM4CFECIYJKA/) · chosun.com · 2026-11-07
- [Kobayashi, Arai Reach Round of 32 at Miyazaki Pro as Hyuga Pro Junior Contenders Advance](https://www.worldsurfleague.com/posts/562884/kobayashi-arai-reach-round-of-32-at-miyazaki-pro-as-hyuga-pro-junior-contenders-advance) · worldsurfleague.com · 2026-11-06
- [Miyazaki's Upset Loss to Akechi Ends An Se-young Bid](https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2026/11/07/4CYKGKU7JVCMZIXMAWYVNT5PEQ/) · chosun.com · 2026-11-06
- [Finalists Are Locked In After A Big Day of Surfing For Day 2 at The Open Miyazaki Series QS 2,000](https://www.worldsurfleague.com/posts/562951/finalists-are-locked-in-after-a-big-day-of-surfing-for-day-2) · worldsurfleague.com · 2026-11-08
- [Miyazaki suffers comeback loss, exits Korea Open before Ahn Se-young showdown](https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-sports/2026/11/07/IOXEOR2APFEBDKB44PPLRZQIWE/) · biz.chosun.com · 2026-11-06
- [Akechi stuns Miyazaki, sets semifinal clash with Ahn Se-young](https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-sports/2026/11/06/24OVTE4A6RHEXE5WU3IBH7BXSE/) · biz.chosun.com · 2026-11-06