May Events Calendar
Mifuneyama Rakuen, Takeo The cherry blossoms are long gone, but this month we can enjoy other flowers instead! The azalea are in beautiful bright bloom everywhere you go, too. And […]
Mifuneyama Rakuen, Takeo The cherry blossoms are long gone, but this month we can enjoy other flowers instead! The azalea are in beautiful bright bloom everywhere you go, too. And […]
Our new AJET Representative Matt helped us kick off cherry blossom season with a picnic in Ogi Park on March 30th, where the jury was out on Vegemite but everyone […]
The rain has come! But so have summer festivals! Please also check-out the previous post for the firework festivals in Saga (not included here) Imari Okawachi Village Windchime Festival From […]
It is finally getting to the best time of year! It’s fireworks season! Get out in your Yukata and experience a true Japanese summer festival! (Not to be biased, but […]
Firefly Season May and June are the months to view fireflies around the river-areas of Saga. Takeo, Miyaki and Ogi are well-known spots for Fireflies. Gatalympics 鹿島ガタリンピック (40th time) When: […]
Kawakami Gorge Carp Streamers 川上峡春祭り When: March 16th (Saturday) to May 19th (Sunday) Where: Near Kanjinbashi Bridge in Yamoto town, Saga City Approximately 300 carp streamers are flown over the […]
April is truely the beginning of spring in Japan. Here in Saga, the weather is typically pleasant, just slightly humid. It is a great season to visit the mountains and […]
We’re already halfway into June, but here’s a selection of events you might yet enjoy this month! Make sure to double check whether an event is still ongoing before heading […]
Featured Image: もぐらのせっちん Saga Sakae no Kuni Festival Details: Summer Festival with lots of stalls and live performances around Saga’s main street. When: August 6 (Sat.), 15:00 to 22:00 and […]
Ureshino Night Market When: Saturday, 30th of July 2022. 19:30 – 21:30. What: Night Market. Food stands and miscellaneous shops. If that’s your thing you should definitely come and join! […]