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Feb 8, 2018 Local News
Cabbage Theft in Saga Prefecture
A farm in Saga Prefecture was robbed. Police confirmed that approximately 500 Chinese cabbages (hakusai) worth ¥150,000 were stolen from...
Jan 30, 2018 Now Reports
Mietsu Naval Dock
During Japan’s period of isolation, when the only foreign countries permitted to trade with Japan were the Netherlands and China, soldiers from the domains of Saga and Fukuoka spen...
Nov 10, 2017 Event
Kunenan Mansion Public Viewing
Kunenan Mansion in Kanzaki City, Saga, which is known for its stunning autumn colors and old traditional structures, will open to the public beginning on...
Oct 23, 2017 Event
Tour de Arita
A gathering of vintage cars in full force! Admire over 60 vintage cars in action as they roll by checkpoints. Other events include...
Oct 20, 2017 Event
Saga International Balloon Fiesta 2017
Saga’s balloon festival is the largest of its kind in Asia. More than 110 pilots from 18 countries and regions will take to the sky in...
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...
Aug 23, 2017 Local News
Ezaki Glico’s Saga Branch to Close
Food manufacturers Ezaki Glico announced that two branches in Saga and Hiroshima are going to shut down as the company tries to consolidate its domestic bases. Kyushu Glico, which ...
Aug 11, 2017 Event
“A Forest Where Gods Live”, Light Up At Mifuneyama Rakuen
Digital professionals TeamLab collaborates with Mifuneyama Rakuen for a spectacular light up event that started in mid-summer and will run until...
May 29, 2017 Event
Yobuko Big Tug of War
This 420-year-old event is a tug of war between teams of Yobuko citizens using a 200-meter-long rope. A land team win means...