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Apr 11, 2024 Event
Karatsu Yakimon Ceramic Festival
The Karatsu Yakimon Ceramic Festival takes place in the central district of Karatsu, a town that flourished as a castle town. The festival is a collaborative effort involving both ...
Nov 10, 2023 Event
Join the Exclusive Trial: Nagoya Castle’s Samurai Adventure in Saga
Tucked away in the coastal town of Karatsu, Nagoya Castle, historically known as Nagoya Castle, remains a formidable edifice constructed during Toyotomi Hideyoshi's invasions of Ko...
Nov 7, 2023 Event
A Two-Night Feast of Western Liquor, Music, and Light at BAR Maizuru Manor
Immerse yourself in a captivating two-night celebration of Western spirits, enchanting melodies, and luminous displays at the historic Taisho-era Maizuru Manor in...
Nov 1, 2023 Event
Karatsu Kunchi
Experience the Autumn Grand Festival of Karatsu Shrine, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Event: Spanning three days and attracting around 500,000...
Sep 13, 2023 Local News
Coast Guard Confirms Identities of Capsized Jet Skiers
Two bodies discovered in a scenic cave off the coast of Karatsu City in Saga Prefecture have been...
Aug 31, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Takes Action on Swine Fever Alert
Fukuoka Prefecture convened an emergency meeting to discuss preventive steps against Classical Swine Fever (CSF), following suspected cases at a pig farm in...
May 12, 2023 Local News
Saga’s Scenic Pines Face Nemesis: Pesticide Action Planned
A thorough inspection for pest damage has been conducted in the pine trees of "Niji no Matsubara," a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture. ...
Apr 27, 2023 Event
Karatsu Yakimon Ceramic Festival
In the heart of Karatsu, a castle town that flourished in the past, a festival celebrating Karatsu ware takes place, featuring the world of...
Nov 2, 2022 Local News
Wild Boar Bites Elderly Woman in Karatsu
According to the police, at around 6:30 a.m. on November 1, a woman in her 70s was walking on a street in Ouchi-cho, Karatsu City, when a wild boar approached her from behind and s...
Jun 29, 2022 Local News
Karatsu-born Singer-songwriter Kenichi Yamasaki To Perform in London
Kenichi Yamasaki is a bright, charismatic, soccer-loving 28-year-old singer-songwriter born in Karatsu, Saga. He taught himself keyboards and guitar, and six years ago, his career ...