Team LAB Projection Mapping at Mifuneyama Rakuen

• When: Evenings from July 20 to October 28 (see the event page for exact times)
• Where: Mifuneyama Rakuen, Takeo
• Cost: 1200 yen

Light-up at Keishuen Park

• When: Weekends and holidays from July 20 to September 30, open 17:30 to 22:00, light-up from 19:30
• Where: Keishuen, Takeo
• Cost: 800 yen
• Link

10th Saga Station Bus Center Festival

• Details: Various events, including a tour of the back yard of the bus operation center for the first 40 visitors.
• When: September 2
• Where: Saga Station Bus Center, Saga City

Taiwan Sweets Workshop

• Details: Learn to make candied fruit and milk tea with two speakers from Taiwan. Max 20 participants, registration required.
• When: September 7, 14:00 to 17:00
• Where: 3rd Fl Cooking Room , Avance, Saga City
• Cost: 300 yen for non-members, free for Saga City International Relations Association Members

“For Gyumri – Memories of Light” Performance by Tigran Hamayasan

• When: September 7, doors open at 18:30, concert at 19:00
• Where: Avance, Saga City
• Cost: 6500 yen

3rd Annual Reflections on the Water Project

• Details: 400 lanterns will float in the castle moat. A limited number of boat rides will also be offered.
• When: September 8, 19:00 to 21:00
• Where: Saga Castle Park

International Ninja Research Society General Meeting

• When: Presentation of research findings on September 8, 12:00 to 18:00, reception at Irifunesou (入船荘) 18:00 to 20:00, exploring of ninja-related sites on September 9, 9:30 to 15:00
• Where: Ureshino City Civic Auditorium (嬉野市公会堂）, Ureshino
• Cost: 2000 yen for the lectures, 4000 yen for the reception, 5000 yen for the exploration tour
• Registration: Must be faxed or emailed. Info here.

Toyota Gazoo Racing Rally Challenge Karatsu

• Details: Experience riding in a rally car and drive go-carts.
• When: September 9, 10:00 to 16:00
• Where: Boat Race Karatsu

Northern Kyushu Craftsmanship Exhibit and Shop

• When: September 16 to 30, 11:30 to 22:00, last entrance at 21:00, closed Tuesdays
• Where: Tosu Cafe and Wine Dining Lincotto, Tosu

Kyushu Olle Sunset and Flowers Walk

• Details: Walk 9 km of the course with a guide. Register via fax or phone.
• When: September 22, registration from 12:30, start at 13:15
• Where: Starts at Michi no Eki Momoyama Tenkaichi (道の駅桃山の天下市), Karatsu
  Those traveling by car can also park at Hado Cape Park Lot 1 (波戸岬第一駐車場) and take a free shuttle bus to the starting point. Buses depart at 12:30 and 12:50
• Cost: 1500 yen for insurance, etc.

September Festivals with Local Folk Dances:

21st Kashima Performing Arts Heritage Festival

• Details: See various furyuu and masked furyuu performances in one day! Also includes guest performances from Nagasaki (dragon dance) and Tara (masked furyuu).
• When: September 9, Nanaura Fall Festival in the morning, dances from 13:00 to 17:00
• Where: Yutoku Inari Shrine, Kashima
• There is also a photo contest. See the website for more details.

Chiriku Hachimangu Parade Furyuu

• When: September 15, 7:20 to 14:30
• Where: Chiriku Hachimangu, Miyaki

Kuse Shrine Festival

• When: September 23, 8:00 (古湯提）, 12:00 (Kuse Shrine), 17:00 (Genkouji Temple)
• Where: Kuse Shrine area, Kashima

Ayabe Shrine Parade Furyuu

• When: September 23, 11:00 to 16:00
• Where: Ayabe Shrine, Miyaki

Miyano Furyuu

• When: September 23, from 11:00
• Where: Kurokami Shrine, Takeo

Takase Araodori

• When: September 23, from 14:00
• Where: Matsuo Shrine, Takase area, Takeo

Utode Araodori

• When: September 23, from 14:00
• Where: Shouichii Shrine, Takeo

Ayabe Shrine Closing Ceremonies and Sumo Tournament

• When: September 24
• Where: Ayabe Shrine, Miyaki

Nakako Tenmangu Fall Festival (Tanuki Dance)

• When: September 25, from 11:00
• Where: Nakako Tenmangu, Kashima

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