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Mar 30, 2020 Now Reports
Karatsu – Surf, Sand, and Pines!
Now spring is here, it’s time to get outdoors. Karatsu is nearby and makes for a refreshing day trip. Here’s a few spots we think are well worth checking out. And remember, K...
Oct 29, 2019 Event
Karatsu Kunchi
Held since the 1500s, and recently designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The highlight is the parade of 14 ornately...
Sep 19, 2019 Event
Takigi Noh at Hizen Nagoya Castle
Watch a traditional Japanese performance of Takigi Noh (a torchlight performance of Noh) at the historical grounds of Hizen Nagoya Castle in Karatsu City. Popular kyogen performer ...
May 24, 2019 Event
Yobuko Tug of War
This 420-year-old event is a tug of war between teams of Yobuko citizens using a 200 m long rope. A land team win means a good harvest, while a beach team win means a good catch. E...
May 22, 2019 Local News
Drones Deployed in Fukuoka and Saga to Protect Solar Farms
Three companies in the prefectures of Fukuoka and Saga conducted tests to scare off crows with a special drone. The drone has been developed to protect 3,200 solar panels owned by ...
Apr 3, 2019 Event
Karatsu Yakimon Ceramic Festival
The eighth incarnation of this ceramic fair, which celebrates Karatsuyaki (a local style of ceramics which is over 400 years old), is centered around the theme ochoko (small sake c...
Oct 23, 2018 Event
Karatsu Kunchi
Held since the 1500s, and recently designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The highlight is the parade of 14 ornately decorated, 5 m high floats built in the shape of aus...
Oct 19, 2017 Event
Karatsu Kunchi
This festival has been held since the 1500s. The highlight is the parade of 14 ornately decorated, five-meter-high floats built in the shape of...
Sep 1, 2017 Local News
Karatsu City One of 88 Must-see Sites for Anime Fans
The Anime Tourism Association, which aims to use places from famous anime as a means of promoting tourism, revealed a new pilgrimage that includes 88 must-see locations around Japa...
