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Apr 18, 2025 Local News
Government Inspects Saga Helicopter Operator After Fatal Crash
Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has launched an on-site investigation into...
Apr 16, 2025 Local News
GSDF Osprey Deployment To Saga Airport To Begin July 9
The Kyushu Defense Bureau has announced plans to begin deploying Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF)...
Apr 1, 2025 Local News
Court Rejects Injunction To Halt SDF Base Construction In Saga
The Fukuoka High Court has rejected a request by four Saga City fishermen seeking to halt construction of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force...
Feb 19, 2025 Local News
Dazaifu Tenmangu Loses Japan Heritage Status, Local Governments Discuss Response
Following the revocation of Japan Heritage status for the “Ancient Capital of Western Japan,” which includes...
Feb 19, 2025 Local News
Tigerair Taiwan to Increase Saga–Taipei Flights
Tigerair Taiwan will increase its Saga–Taipei service from two to three weekly round trips starting in April...
Feb 18, 2025 Local News
Aeon Kyushu Launches Tandem Trucks to Cut CO2 and Address Driver Shortage
Aeon Kyushu began operating 25-meter-long tandem trucks between its logistics centers in Saga and Kumamoto on February 17...
Feb 6, 2025 Local News
Japan Heritage Status Revoked for Dazaifu Tenmangu and Surrounding Sites
The Agency for Cultural Affairs has revoked the Japan Heritage status of "The Western Capital of Ancient Japan,"...
Jan 24, 2025 Local News
Karaoke Booth Installed at Saga Airport—A First in Japan
Saga Airport has become the first in Japan to install a karaoke booth in its terminal, allowing travelers to enjoy singing while waiting for flights...
Jan 15, 2025 Local News
Saga’s Foreigner Support Organization Wins National Award
Saga Prefecture’s SPIRA has won the Japan Foundation’s "Global Citizen Award" for its efforts in multicultural coexistence. The group supports foreign residents with...
Dec 18, 2024 Local News
Ryukoku High School and Saga Police Promote Bike Safety
Ryukoku High School's cycling team collaborated with the Saga Minami Police Station on...
