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November Events Calendar

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Saga International Balloon Fiesta When: October 31 (Thu.) to November 4 (Mon.) Where: Kasegawa Riverside, Saga City (Balloon Saga Station will be open. Also accessible by bus.) Description: This year […]

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October Events Calendar

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Signups for the Sakura marathon begin When: October 2nd 8 pm (Wed) to October 11th (Fri) Details: Registration opens for the Sakura marathon which will be held on March 22nd. […]

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August Events Calendar

July 23, 2019by sagajets Leave a comment

Chiriku Hachimanguu Start of Summer Ceremony Details: Participants walk through a large grass hoop to purify themselves of everything bad from the first half of the year. When: August 8, 7:00 […]

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New Interactive Map of Saga is Live!

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We are happy to announce the release of a new, up-to-date interactive map! Much thanks to ALT PA Ellisa for making it for us. 🙂 Check out the new map […]

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July Events Calendar

June 24, 2019by sagajets Leave a comment

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 […]

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June Events Calendar

May 27, 2019by sagajets Leave a comment

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 […]

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May Events Calendar

April 22, 2019by sagajets Leave a comment

Opening of Jukkaen Details: This park was originally built as part of a vacation home for the Nabeshima family. It has 30,000 azaleas and 10,000 rhododendrons. When: April 10 to May […]

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April Events Calendar

March 25, 2019by sagajets Leave a comment

Kouyaji Temple Rhododendron Festival When: April 1 to 15, 9:00 to 16:30 Where: Kouyaji Temple Motoen Garden, Takeo Cost: 500 yen Kyushu Handmade Fiesta in Saga When: April 6, 10:00 to 17:00 and […]

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March Events Calendar

February 25, 2019by sagajets Leave a comment

The plum are already in bloom, and next you can look forward to cherry blossoms toward the end of March! There are tons of places to see cherry blossoms, too […]

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February Events Calendar

January 30, 2019by sagajets Leave a comment

Japan’s Tallest Kadomatsu Details: Homan Shrine erects the world’s tallest kadomatsu (bamboo and pine decorations used to usher in the new year) every year When: Standing until February 3 Where: Homan Shrine, […]

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    • Sajo District
    • Kito District
      • Arita
      • Imari
      • Takeo
      • Ureshino
      • Shiroishi
      • Omachi
      • Kashima
    • Karamatsu District
      • Central Karatsu
      • Genkai
      • Ouchi
      • Hamatama
      • Yobuko
      • Hizen
      • Kyuragi
  • Newcomers
    • Saga Prefectural Orientation 2022
    • School Life
    • Self Introductions
    • What to Wear
    • Easing into the School Year
    • Japanese Etiquette and Manners
      • Etiquette and Manners Cheat Sheet
    • Sempai Says
      • Lessons Learned
      • Sweet Success
      • Saga Love
    • Housing and Utilities
    • Packing List
    • Omiyage
    • Setting up online banking (Saga Bank)
    • Paying your Rent online through Saga Bank’s PayEasy(ペイージ)
    • Automatic payments for your water/electricity bills
    • Mobile Data Plans
  • Living
    • My Number
    • Money and Taxes
      • Transferring Money Home
      • Taxes
    • Health
      • Sick Leave
      • Health Resources and Links
      • Employees’ Health Insurance
      • Medical Treatment
      • Dental
    • Public Transport
      • Trains
        • Tickets
        • Destinations
      • Buses
      • Planes
    • Driving
      • Driving School
      • Foreign License Conversion
      • Getting a car
    • Food and Eating
      • Dealing with Food Allergies
      • Vegan and Vegetarian Eating
      • Halal Eating
  • Support
    • Prefectural Advisors
    • District Representatives
    • Saga AJET
    • AJET Peer Support
    • Mental Health
    • Sexual Harassment
    • Embassy and Consulate Contact Information
    • Legal Resources
    • Important Phone Numbers
    • Calling Your Supervisor/School
    • SPIRA
    • Saga Multicultural Centre
  • Resources
    • Assistant Language Teachers
    • Teaching Resources
    • Conferences
      • 2013-2014 Conferences
      • 2014-2015 Conferences
      • 2015-2016 Conferences
    • Japanese Study Tips/Resources and the JLPT
    • Tips on Communicating with JTEs
    • Leavers
      • Preparing for Your Successor
      • Countdown
      • Cleaning Your Home
      • Pension Refund
      • Visa Info
    • Volunteer Activities
  • Leisure
    • Monthly Events
    • Events
    • Cultural Pursuits
    • Exploring and Travel
      • Sajo District Travel
      • Kito District Travel
        • Arita
        • Imari
        • Takeo
        • Ureshino
        • Shiroishi
        • Omachi
        • Kashima
        • Exploring the Tara Mountains
        • Ryutosen Waterfall and Swimming Hole
      • Karamatsu District Travel
        • Central Karatsu
        • Genkai
        • Ouchi
        • Hamatama
        • Yobuko
        • Hizen
        • Kyuragi
      • Rock Climbing in Kyushu
      • Saga Onsen
    • Saga Interactive Map
  • Blogs
  • Links
  • CIR (国際交流員)
    • Profiles プロフィール
    • Maarten
    • Phan
    • Yewon
    • Vincent
  • Emergency Info
    • Communications During a Disaster
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2013 Saga Dragon Boat Race
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Nishinohama Beach, Karatsu

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