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Oct 30, 2025 Event
Karatsu Kunchi
The Karatsu Shrine Autumn Festival, designated as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, attracts around...
Jul 2, 2025 Local News
Historic Karatsu Inn Reopens As Oceanview Resort
A long-standing ryokan in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, has reopened as a modern resort hotel under the name...
Jun 6, 2025 Event
Yobuko Tug of War
Celebrating a tradition that is 420 years old, the citizens of Yobuko engage in...
May 28, 2025 Local News
Karatsu Teacher Fired Over Child Porn Possession
The Saga Prefectural Board of Education dismissed a 37-year-old male elementary school teacher in Karatsu City on...
Apr 24, 2025 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...
Oct 28, 2024 Event
Karatsu Kunchi
The Karatsu Shrine Autumn Festival, designated as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, attracts around 500,000 visitors over...
Jun 18, 2024 Local News
Possible Iron Ship Discovered in Genkai Sea by Kyushu University Team
A research team from Kyushu University has discovered a 40-meter-long structure on the seabed off the coast of Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, which is likely an iron ship...
Jun 3, 2024 Event
Mikaeri no Taki Falls Hydrangea Festival
Boasting the largest waterfall drop in Kyushu, Karatsu's Mikaeri Falls is a breathtaking sight accompanied by a thunderous roar. This spot is also renowned for its hydrangeas...
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...
