Traditional crafts find new energy in hands of women
In early January in Arita, Saga Prefecture, Mikiko Shirasu (pictured below) was rapidly turning out rice bowls on an electric potter’s wheel. “A true craftswoman can create the same object […]
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Food: You say Kobe, I say Saga
Have you ever heard of Saga beef? Most of us haven’t. Many of us, though, are familiar with Kobe beef – if not with its fabled flavor, than at least […]
It’s Circle Time「サークルタイム」!
For children in Saga who interact with English in a classroom setting, the times when they can enjoy the language free from school structure are usually few and far between. […]
January English Seminar Report! [ 英語のセミナーレポート]
Hi! Hannahです。 Thanks to everyone who participated in my seminars on the Amish and environmental issues in America this month! 今月のセミナーに参加してくださった皆さん、どうもありがとうございました! Our topic for January 13th was the Amish. I […]
Research brings closure to soldier’s family
Decades after World War II, a few dedicated souls and the Rotary International Club helped a fallen soldier’s local family fill in the blanks of their history. In 1941,the war […]
Nori that melts in the mouth: Seaweed harvest pride of Saga Prefecture
When the colors of trees and plants fade in the cold winter air, nori comes into its prime with thick bushy leaves. To observe nori production and processing from scratch, […]
Balloonists to attempt record-breaking flight from Saga
After weather patterns thwarted his plans seven years ago, an American will attempt to break the world record for distance in a gas balloon by flying from Saga Prefecture to […]
Lunchtime English Lesson ランチタイムセミナー #1
私の一回目のランチタイムセミナーに参加したくださった皆さん、どうもありがとうございました! とても緊張していました。でも話を真剣に聞いていただいてうれしかったです. Thank you to everyone who participated in my first lunchtime English seminar! I was really nervous, but happy that everyone listened closely to my talk. 今回は自己紹介で、出身地のペンシルベニア州も紹介しました。日本ではあまり知られていないらしいが、実に大きくて面白い州なので、今度のレッスンでもっと詳しく話させてもらいたいと思います。そして、皆さんはAmishに特に興味あるようでしたから、アーミッシュのレッスンも計画しています! This time I […]
Saga + Kyushu Onsen
No matter where you are in Saga you’re probably near some of kind of onsen. With winter kicking in and temperatures plumeting be sure to check out some of Saga and […]
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 […]
Saga JET Programme 