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Nov 16, 2018 Event
Autumn Light Up at Daikozenji
Daikozenji Temple has seen 1,300 years of history at the foot of Chigiriyama, a mountain said to be named after a wedding ceremony (chigiri = promise of wedding) of a god was held ...
Nov 5, 2018 Event
Kunenan Mansion Autumn 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...
Nov 5, 2018 Event
Tour De Arita 2018
A gathering of vintage cars in full force! Admire over 45 vintage cars and sports cars in action as they roll by checkpoints. There will also be a parade, photo exhibit, and a spec...
Oct 26, 2018 Local News
Tosu Outlet Expansion Project
Mitsubishi Estate Simon announced on October 23 plans to increase the number of stores inside Tosu Premium Outlets. The developers are planning to open 20 new stores in the shoppin...
Oct 23, 2018 Local News
New Saga Strawberry to be Released This Year
A new Saga strawberry called Ichigosan will hit stores this Winter. A presentation was held on October 16 to announce that the prefecture has developed the new breed of strawberry,...
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...
Sep 25, 2018 Event
Saga International Balloon Fiesta 2018
Saga’s balloon festival is the largest of its kind in Asia. More than 110 pilots from 16 countries and regions will take to the sky in balloons of all colors, shapes and sizes. Go ...
Aug 27, 2018 Local News
Saga to Receive ¥10 Billion for Stationing Ospreys
Saga Prefecture has accepted a plan of the Ministry of Defense to deploy Ospreys to a local airport. The central government will pay the prefecture ¥10 billion over 20 years (¥500 ...
Jul 27, 2018 Event
Mifuneyama Rakuen Light Up “A Forest Where Gods Live”
Under the light of 5,000 bamboo lanterns, carp appear to swim under the lake’s surface, leaving colorful trails in their wake. This is just one of TeamLab’s interactive digital art...
Jul 20, 2018 Event
Strongman Challenge in Tosu Festival 2018
The first Strongman Challenge in Kyushu is coming! Participants will compete using their physical strength on various challenges. They can choose amongst various courses. Apply onl...