Opening of the Iris Field at Yamato Chuo Park

• When: Until June 16, 9:00 to 18:00
• Where: Yamato Chuo Park, Saga City
• Cost: 510 yen

Nanayama Furusato Festival

• When: June 2, 10:00 to 16:00
• Where: Tarukami Park, Nanayama area, Karatsu

Drum Tao 2019

• When: June 2, starts at 17:00
• Where: The large hall of Saga City Cultural Hall, Saga City
• Cost: 6500 yen for S-level, 5500 yen for A-level. Tickets can be purchased at convenience store kiosks and various locations in Saga.

35th Annual Kashima Gatalympics

• Details: Contact Steven G. to register and for more information
• When: June 2, opening ceremony at 11:00, competition starts at 12:00
• Where: Nanaura Beach Sports Park at Michi no Eki Kashima, Kashima

Yobuko Giant Tug-of-War

• When: June 2, ceremony at 12:30, adults tug-of-war at 13:00
• Where: 三神神社, Yobuko

Firefly Festival

• Details: Featuring food stalls, a flea market, and reduced rates at for lake water sports and select local onsen.
• When: June 2 starting 13:00
• Where: Hoyoumura Plaza, Takeo

Ouchi Hydrangea Festival

• Details: This area has 40,000 hydrangeas in about 50 different varieties. You can also submit entries in the photo contest until July 5.
• When: June 5 to 25, waterfall illumination 19:20 to 22:00
• Where: Mikaeri Falls new Ouchi Station, Karatsu
• Cost: There is a fee for the parking lot and shuttle bus.
• Website
• Avery’s write up on the event!

Miyaki Hotaru Park: Flight of the Fireflies

• When: Mid-May to Mid-June, 18:00 to 21:00
• Where: Hotaru Park, Miyaki

Imari Okawachiyama Windchime Festival 2019

• Details: Porcelain wind chimes will be hung up throughout the town, and various events are planned over the festival period
• When: June 15 to August 31
• Where: Okawachiyama area, Imari

Ume Picking at Kagami Shrine

• When: Until June 9, 9:00 to 16:00
• Where: Kagami Shrine Ume Orchard, Karatsu
• Cost: 500 yen per 3-kilo bag
• How to make umeshu or ume syrup from your freshly picked ume

Nijinomatsubara Triatholon

• Details: The sign-up deadline is long gone, but it might be fun to watch!
• When: June 16
• Where: The Nijinomatsubara area, starting at Higashi Karatsu Station

“Rice Seedlings and the Terraced Rice Field” Walk in Warabino

• Details: Registration required in advance by email, fax, or phone.
• When: June 17, 10:00 to 13:30
• Where: Warabino Terraced Rice Field Exchange Plaza (蕨野棚田交流広場), Ouchi area, Karatsu
• Cost: 1000 yen, includes onigiri made from terraced field rice.
• Website

Leavers Party

• Details: Contact AJET Sacha to register and get more information!
• When: June 29
• Where: In Saga City
• Cost: 4000 yen

ROFL Comedy Fest in Saga

• Details: A number of Japanese comedies will gather for a show.
• When: June 30, first set start at 11:30, second set starts at 15:00
• Where: The big hall of Saga City Cultural Hall, Saga City
• Cost: 3996 yen. Tickets can be purchased at convenience store kiosks and various locations in Saga.

Featured Image: Yobuko Giant Tug-of-War