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Apr 13, 2020 Local News
New Forest Adventure Park to Open in Yoshinogari, Saga Prefecture
A new outdoor forest adventure facility will open in the Yoshinogari area of Saga Prefecture on April 23. Adventure Valley Saga features a wide variety of exciting activities to be...
Apr 11, 2020 Local News
Saga-produced Powder Natto Gaining Popularity
A Fukuoka-based soy product 'Natto Powder' is gaining popularity. Sonomono Inc., a Fukuoka-based startup, developed the natural food product, using Saga-produced soybeans. The uniq...
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...
Mar 12, 2020 Local News
Saga to Be the First Prefecture to Reopen Schools
Saga Prefecture announced it would resume classes at local elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools, and special schools on March 16. The prefecture, where no COVID-19...
Feb 26, 2020 Local News
Local Company Builds Special Buses
Nishitetsu Auto Body Tech Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Nishinippon Railroad, is producing some very unique buses in its factory in Kiyama. Buses belonging to various companies are br...
Dec 4, 2019 Local News
Strawberry Farming Couples Wanted
JA Saga is seeking future strawberry farmers to produce Ichigosan, the prefecture's new brand of strawberry. Three...
Nov 20, 2019 Event
Kunenan Mansion Public Viewing
Constructed by Yataro Itami during the Meiji era, Kunenan Mansion is known for its stunning autumn colors and old traditional structures. Every year in autumn, it opens to the publ...
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...
Oct 21, 2019 Now Reports
Kakashi Matsuri Guide 2019
No, it’s not cosplay in the countryside and it’s unrelated to Halloween, but yes, there’s something funky going on in the rice fields! Each autumn, some farming villages crank up t...
Sep 26, 2019 Local News
Saga Prefecture Offers Cash Back To Visitors
Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation announced a special discount available at hotels and ryokan in the prefecture to entice back tourists after being hit by the severe rainfall in ...