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 […]
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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 made Natural ‘fresh’ pouches help keep produce from spoiling
A Saga company has found an eco-friendly way to keep fruits, vegetables and flowers fresher for longer periods using abandoned local bamboo plants and undervalued tea leaves. Venture firm Tanka Co., […]
Saga governor willing to accept Osprey deployment
The central government’s plan to station Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft at Saga Airport poses no problem for the local commercial airstrip, Gov. Yasushi Furukawa said Monday. The Defense Ministry has notified […]
Imari riding the wave of the future in ocean thermal energy technology
Unlike solar and wind power output, there is a renewable energy source that is not at the mercy of the weather and can supply electricity around the clock. Called ocean […]
First offshore wind/tidal turbine installed near Yobuko
UPDATE – This recently sunk – for a second time. Japanese marine contractor Modec has finally installed its first 500kW Skwid hybrid wind/tidal offshore turbine prototype off the coast of […]
Saga government to subsidize excess baggage fees
The Saga Prefectural Government will begin paying a portion of excess baggage fees on Chinese budget carrier Spring Airlines’ flights to Shanghai and Shenzhen in a bid to spur local […]
Glamour, Danger + Declarations of Love – Karatsu Kunchi
At the start of November, Karatsu City attracts thousands of people from all over the world to see the Karatsu Kunchi Festival. Karatsu is a small city located in Saga […]
Saga JET Programme 