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Apr 4, 2024 Local News
Saga Jockey Arrested for Suspected Drunk Driving
A 54-year-old jockey from Saga Racing has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Kurume City, denying the allegations despite police findings. The jockey, Isao Yamaguchi, w...
Mar 14, 2024 Local News
Saga City Gears Up for Charichari’s Green Mobility Revolution
Charichari, the bike-sharing sensation flourishing in Fukuoka City, is poised to transform Saga City's streets with its eco-conscious transport solution starting in May...
Feb 21, 2024 Local News
Saga City Elevates Future with Record-Breaking Budget
Saga City, led by Mayor Hidetaka Sakai, unveils a record 112.1 billion yen budget for FY2024, targeting a 7.2% increase from the previous year...
Feb 16, 2024 Local News
Saga’s Tamaya Department Store to Transform with Luxury Hotel
Saga Tamaya, the sole department store in Saga Prefecture, announced plans for a major overhaul, integrating a luxury city hotel, a food court, and an event space into...
Jan 29, 2024 Local News
Saga City Introduces Advanced Citizen Check-In Feature in ‘Super App’
Saga City announced the addition of a 'Citizen Check-In Function' to its 'Saga City Super App', a first-of-its-kind feature among municipal apps in Japan. This function, starting f...
Dec 13, 2023 Local News
Saga’s Only Department Store Saved by Kyoto Real Estate Company
Saga Tamaya, the only department store in Saga Prefecture, announced a revival plan on the 11th, sponsored by Kyoto's real estate company "Sakura". The plan includes retaining...
Dec 1, 2023 Local News
Saga Police Nab Officer in Social Media Scam
Yurina Otani, a 25-year-old police officer from Osaka Prefecture, was arrested by the Saga Prefectural Police for participating in a social media fraud scheme...
Nov 9, 2023 Local News
Kyushu Electric Prioritizes Safety in Upcoming Plant Inspection
Kyushu Electric Power has announced a scheduled halt in operations for routine inspections and maintenance of Unit 3 at the Genkai Nuclear Power Plant, located in Genkai Town, Saga...
Sep 26, 2023 Local News
Ureshino Tests Autonomous EV Buses
Ureshino City in Saga Prefecture has initiated a pilot program to test autonomous electric buses. The buses will operate on...
Sep 13, 2023 Local News
Coast Guard Confirms Identities of Capsized Jet Skiers
Two bodies discovered in a scenic cave off the coast of Karatsu City in Saga Prefecture have been...
