Imari Beach — open for swimming

• When: July 2 to August 27, 9:00 to 17:00
• Where: Imarinbiichi, Imari

Light-up of the Big Camphor Trees

• When: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays,July 14 to September 30 as well as August 14 and 15
• Where: Takeo Shrine

Projecting Mapping at Mifuneyama

• When: 20:00 to 22:30, July 14 to August 14, 19:30 to 22:30, August 15 to October 9
• Where: Mifuneyama, Takeo
• Cost: 1600 yen

Waterfall and Maple Tree Illumination

• When: July 14 to September 30, the park opens at 18:00, illumination from 19:30 to 22:00
• Where: Yoko Museum, Keishuen, Takeo
• Cost: 800 yen
• Link

Benoit x Dri x Takao African live! in Saga

• When: August 4, 19:30 to 22:30
• Where: Theater Schiema, Saga City
• Cost: 2500 yen, includes one drink
• Link

Kashima Dance Event

• When: 19:00, August 4 and 5
• Where: The shopping district in the heart of Kashima

Yoshinogari Summer Festival

• When: August 5, 10:00 to 14:00 and 17:15 to 21:00
• Where: Afternoon session, near Higashi Sefuri Middle School; Evening session, the Self Defense Forces Base
• Details: Entrance is free, but some afternoon events require reservation (but I can’t find a link to more info on how to make the reservations…)

Saga Castle Town Fireworks Festival

• When: August 5, 20:30 to 21:00
• Where: Near Saga Prefectural Gym and Library, Saga City

Saga Castle Town Sakae-no-kuni Festival

• When: August 5 and 6
• Where: Chuuodoori, the main street of Saga City

Kodomo Gion Yamakasa Festival

• When: August 5 and 6, start time depends on the tide
• Where: Kodomo area, Yobuko, Karatsu

Saga Castle Town Sakae no Kuni Festival

• When: August 5 and 6, exact times for events varies
• Where: Chuo Dori, Saga City

Docchan Festival

• When: August 6, 10:00 to 21:30
• Where: Hama-cho crosswalk area, Imari

Ogi Mudskipper Kingdom Summer Festival

• When: August 10, 20:00 to 21:00
• Where: Mutsugorou Park, Ogi

Ureshi-Carnival

• When: August 10, 19:00 to 21:00
• Where: Hondoori main street, Ureshino

43rd Yobuko Port Fireworks Festival

• Details: Approximately 2000 fireworks will be launched
• When: August 11, 20:30 to 21:10
• Where: Yobuko Port, Karatsu

40th Ureshino Onsen Fireworks Festival

• Details: About 2500 fireworks will be launched
• When: August 11, 20:30 to 21:15
• Where: Miyuki Park, Ureshino

Haunted House at Hizen Yumekaido

• When: August 13, 20:00 to 22:00 (last entrance at 21:30)
• Where: Hizen Yumekaido, Ureshino
• Cost: 500 yen

47th Shiota Summer Festival

• Details: About 1300 fireworks will be launched
• When: August 16, 20:00 to 20:40
• Where: On the Shitogawa River near Shiota Chomin Grounds, Ureshino City

3rd Kashima Shimin Fireworks Festival

• When: August 19, 20:15 to 21:00
• Where: Shingomori Kaigan, Kashima

3rd Hato Misaki Fireworks Festival

• When: August 26, 20:00 to 20:40
• Where: Hato Misaki, Karatsu

Dutch Jazz in Saga: The Quartet

• When: Day 1: August 31, 19:00 (doors open at 18:30)
  Day 2: September 1, 19:00 (doors open at 18:30)
• Where: Day 1: Romanza, Saga City
  Day 2: Saga Castle History Museum, Saga City
• Cost: 2000 yen
• Tickets: Apply for tickets by the end of July here. There is a limit of 150 guests per performance.

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