Taking the Japan Kanji Aptitude Test (Kanji Kentei)
The Japan Kanji Aptitude Test, commonly known as the Kanji Kentei or Kanken, tests overall understanding of and ability to use kanji. It consists of 12 different levels of graduating […]
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November Events Calendar
Saga International Balloon Fiesta When: Evenings October 30 to November 5 Where: Kasegawa Riverside, Saga City (Balloon Saga Station will be open. Also accessible by bus.) Link Karatsu Kunchi When: November 2 19:30 […]
October Events Calendar
Saga is renowned for it’s high quality sake, and to celebrate, the “10,000-Person Toast with Saga Sake” is held every October 1. If you would like to participate, visit a […]
September Events Calendar
Team LAB Projection Mapping at Mifuneyama Rakuen When: Evenings from July 20 to October 28 (see the event page for exact times) Where: Mifuneyama Rakuen, Takeo Cost: 1200 yen Light-up at Keishuen […]
August Events Calendar
The Takeo City Tourism Association is offering some really great coupons for the summer. Take a look if you plan to spend some time in Takeo during August! Chiriku Hachimangu […]
July Events Calendar
Circle Time When: July 22, 13:30 to 15:00 Where: Saga Shoko Building, Saga City Bonus info: Come to Shoko Building an hour early and you can enjoy a casual game of ping […]
Taking the Business Japanese Proficiency Test
When looking for work that requires Japanese language skills, having some sort of certification to prove your ability can certainly look good to potential employers. The JLPT is a great […]
June Events Calendar
It’s ume season! Try making umeshu, ume syrup, or umeboshi! Circle Time! Details: A Saga JET tradition. Join us for reading picture books and playing with local kids! When: June 3, 13:30 […]
May Event Calendar
Kizan Grass Skiing When: March 1 to May 31 Where: Kiyama, at the top of Mount Ki (Kizan) Botayama Wanpaku Park Grass Skiing When: April 1 to October 31, 10:00 to 18:00, closed […]
April Event Calendar
It’s cherry blossom season! There are great places to go all over Saga and northern Kyushu — too many to list! If you don’t know where to go, ask a […]
Saga JET Programme 