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May 22, 2015 Event
Yobuko Tug-of-War 2015
This 420-year-old event is a tug-of-war between teams of Yobuko citizens using a 400m long rope and is started by a gong and flaming arrows...
Apr 21, 2015 Event
31st Kashima Gatalympic
The Gatalympics are a series of competitions that take place on (and in!) the mudflats of the Ariake Sea. If you like to play in sticky mud, you’ll love this! This region has a tid...
Apr 10, 2015 Event
Drone Festival in Kiyama
On Sat., April 11 an event at which you can learn how to fly a drone will be held in Kiyama, Saga. The event is open to the general public. Drones are considered much safer than t...
Apr 3, 2015 Event
Tour de Kyushu 2015 in Karatsu
Tour de Kyushu 2015 in Karatsu is the first race of the season of the “JAF Japanese Rally Championship”. On Apr. 10 ~ 12. 55 cars run the 300km course through the forest and the co...
Mar 26, 2015 Event
Arita Ceramic Fair
Over one million people visit this annual festival in Arita - a town renowned for fine ceramics and porcelain. For the 112th edition, stalls line the streets selling both discounte...
Mar 9, 2015 Event
“thought” – Exhibition And Market 2015
Clothing, foods, and lifestyle goods made by creators active in Kyushu will on display and for sale at this very unique and well off-the-beaten track exhibition. “thought” is the t...
Oct 24, 2014 Event
Karatsu Kunchi
On Nov. 3, fourteen floats adorned with lions and dragons will be carried through the streets of Karatsu. This popular and historic Autumn festival has been celebrated since the 16...
Oct 24, 2014 Event
2014 Saga International Balloon Fiesta
The Balloon Fiesta is the biggest event of its kind in Asia, where balloon pilots from across the world fire up their furnaces for daily competitions, novelty flights and workshops...
May 23, 2014 Event
Yobuko Tug-of-War
This 400-year-old event involves a big tug-of-war between two teams of Yobuko citizens using a thick, 400m long rope. A gong and flaming arrows start the event! If the land team wi...
May 21, 2014 Event
NICE TIME 2014
This outdoor music festival in Saga started 12 years ago, and returns in 2014 with an array of live music, live painting and other performances. Some of this year’s acts include mu...