Archive footage of wartime bombings of Saga found
A citizens’ group that collects footage of U.S. air raids on Japan has obtained films of bombing missions in seven prefectures, including Oita and Kagoshima, showing scenes of carnage as […]
Monthly Archives: November 2014
Saga made Natural ‘fresh’ pouches help keep produce from spoiling
A Saga company has found an eco-friendly way to keep fruits, vegetables and flowers fresher for longer periods using abandoned local bamboo plants and undervalued tea leaves. Venture firm Tanka Co., […]
Saga governor willing to accept Osprey deployment
The central government’s plan to station Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft at Saga Airport poses no problem for the local commercial airstrip, Gov. Yasushi Furukawa said Monday. The Defense Ministry has notified […]
Imari riding the wave of the future in ocean thermal energy technology
Unlike solar and wind power output, there is a renewable energy source that is not at the mercy of the weather and can supply electricity around the clock. Called ocean […]
First offshore wind/tidal turbine installed near Yobuko
UPDATE – This recently sunk – for a second time. Japanese marine contractor Modec has finally installed its first 500kW Skwid hybrid wind/tidal offshore turbine prototype off the coast of […]
Saga government to subsidize excess baggage fees
The Saga Prefectural Government will begin paying a portion of excess baggage fees on Chinese budget carrier Spring Airlines’ flights to Shanghai and Shenzhen in a bid to spur local […]
