It’s ume season! Try making umeshu, ume syrup, or umeboshi!

Circle Time!

• Details: A Saga JET tradition. Join us for reading picture books and playing with local kids!
• When: June 3, 13:30 to 15:30
• Where: Saga International Plaza, Shoko Building, Saga City

International Exchange Ping Pong Tournament

• Details: Get to know local people through a friendly competition! Conveniently held right before CT. ^_~ No reservation necessary.
• When: June 3, 12:30 to 13:30
• Where: Saga International Plaza, Shoko Building, Saga City

JOYPOOL Kyushu Tour with Special Guest bird

• Details: A concert for parents and kids to enjoy together, but those without children are also welcome!
• When: June 3, doors open at 12:30
• Where: Ryokan Omuraya, Ureshino
• Cost: 4000 yen in advance, 4500 yen at the door
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Chaoshiru Market

• Details: Various handmade goods and foods will be on sale, and workshops such as relaxation and nail seminars will be held.
• When: June 3, 10:00 to 16:00
• Where: Ureshino Tea Exchange Plaza Chaoshiru
• Link

Hydrangeas at Daishouji Temple

• When: June 8 to July 1, 9:00 to 18:00
• Where: Daishouji Temple, Kitagata, Takeo
• Cost: 200 yen
• Link

Mikaeri no Taki Waterfall Hydrangea Festival

• Details: There are also hydrangea haiku and photo contests held the entire event period, and a JR Walking event (must arrive at the station between 8:30 and 11:15) and taiko performance (11:00 at the waterfall) on June 16. Check out Avery’s 2017 blog post about it for more info!
• When: June 9 to July 1, 8:30 to 17:00, waterfall light-up from 19:20 to 22:00
• Where: Daishouji Temple, Kitagata, Takeo
• Cost: 500 yen parking
• Link

Casual Japanese-language Workshop with Focus on Job Hunting

• Details: Learn how to write a Japanese resume, practice interviewing, etc.
• When: June 16 and 30, 14:00 to 15:00
• Where: Saga International Plaza, Shoko Building, Saga City

Botayama Wanpaku Park Grass Skiing

• When: April 1 to October 31, 10:00 to 18:00, closed Wednesdays
• Where: Botayama Wanpaku Park, Omachi

Yuuri!!! on MUSEUM

• When: April 29 to June 10, 10:00 to 19:00 (last entry at 18:30)
• Where: Niji no Matsubara Hotel Rainbow Hall, Karatsu
• Cost: 1000 yen

Firefly Viewing in Ogi

• When: May 26 to June 10, 19:00 to 21:00
• Where: Iwakura, Ogi-machi, Ogi (free parking)
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