Arita Promotes 400 Years of Porcelain with New Video
Arita have released a new video (below) promoting the 400th year anniversary of porcelain ceramics in Japan. The celebration will be held in 2016 and is sure to be a HUGE event […]
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Block 10 Events Update No. 3
Spring has truly spring here in Kyushu, with cherry blossoms almost a distant memory and the weather really starting to heat up and allow us plenty of time in the […]
Event Report: 1st Arita Porcelain Making Tour
As most of you probably know, one of my (very enjoyable) duties as a CIR here in Arita is to organize and guide tours for English-speaking foreigners in Japan. During […]
Arita Ceramics Fair
Come and out hang out in Arita and go see the famous porcelain festival! It is a huge event that is the center of Arita’s porcelain economy. Many potters wait […]
2012 Saga City Newsletter Articles – 2012年市報さがの記事
Hey guys! Alex here! 皆さんこんにちはアレックスです。 Here are the Saga City Newsletter articles I wrote in 2012. Please enjoy! 2012年に書いた市報さがの記事を投稿します！どうぞゆっくりとご覧ください！ :0). If you click on each picture the gallery view will […]
2013 Saga City Newsletter Articles – 2013年市報さがの記事
Hey guys! Alex here! 皆さんこんにちはアレックスです。 Here are the Saga City Newsletter articles I wrote in 2013. Enjoy! 2013年に書いた市報さがの記事を投稿します！どうぞゆっくりとご覧ください！ :0) If you click on each picture the gallery view will open. […]
Takeo’s historic Ro-mon gate restored
Takeo’s historic 1915 Ro-mon gate has been fully restored. Via the Japan Times: Restoration work has been completed on the historic Ro-mon gate at the entrance of the Takeo Onsen resort […]
Block 10 Events Update No. 2
It’s starting to warm up and as you might expect, Spring is full of great events, so here are some ideas to get you out and about! Upcoming events March […]
PA Q+A: Working Outside Your Contract
Below is the answer for another PA Q+A . If you have a question you’d like to ask the Prefectural Advisors, or want to see other Q+As, click here. Question I have […]
Discover Japan’s ancient past in Karatsu
The Japan Times have published an article highlighting some of the (sometimes forgotten) ancient history scattered across Kyushu and specifically in urban Karatsu where you can visit the birthplace of […]
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