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Dec 4, 2018 Local News
Funding Sought for Children Support Program in Saga
The launch of a general incorporated association, Kodomo Takusyoku Oendan, in Saga was announced. A representative of the Tokyo-based, certified NPO Florence Hiroki Komazaki opened...
Nov 28, 2018 Local News
New Sweet Tomappe Tomato From Saga
A joint venture between Nishitetsu and JA Zen-Noh was announced at a press conference. Their new brand of tomato, Tomappe, will go on sale from the end of this month. The two compa...
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,...
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 ...
Jun 19, 2018 Local News
Saga Develops New Type of Strawberry
Saga Prefecture has revealed plans to introduce a new variety of strawberry to the market this winter. The prefectural assembly made the announcement on June 14th. The fruit has ta...
May 29, 2018 Local News
Salonpas Sales Continue to Soar
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. of Tosu City, Saga Prefecture announced that their flagship product Salonpas has gained the largest share in the anti-inflammatory analgesic patc...
Apr 5, 2018 Local News
Cause of Hole in Genkai Nuclear Plant Piping Revealed
Kyushu Electric Power (Kyuden) announced that the 1 cm hole found in No. 3 reactor piping system at the Genkai nuclear power plant was caused by corrosion from rain water. The dama...
Apr 3, 2018 Local News
Hole in Genkai Nuclear Plant Piping System Discovered
A hole approximately 1 cm in diameter was found in the No. 3 reactor piping system at the Genkai nuclear power plant, which is located in Saga Prefecture. The reactor went back onl...
Mar 8, 2018 Local News
Injunction to Prevent Genkai Power Plant Re-opening
Local residents have taken out a temporary injunction to prevent Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc. (Kyuden) from restarting reactor numbers three and four at the Genkai nuclear...
