Gatalympics 2025: The Saga JETs’ Muddy Quest for Glory
Brutality. Sweat. Triumph. Defeat. Cosplay. These are just some of the words you could use to describe this year’s Gatalympics, the absolute most important sporting event in all of Saga. […]
Category Archives: Saga Prefecture
June Events Calendar
6月8日 ー 鹿嶋し Kashima City ー Kashima Gatalympics Held every year between late May and early June, this unique athletic festival is held on the muddy tidelands of the Ariake Sea. There are many […]
As ONE – Saga’s Hisamitsu Springs and the SV League Quarter Finals
With the end of the 2024-2025 volleyball season, our 2025 AJET Representative Matt has delivered an excellent write-up on the efforts of our local team Hisamitsu Springs. Enjoy his delve […]
April Events Calendar
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 […]
Cycling to Kumamoto!!
This is the first blog post in a series about exploring Japan from Saga! Stephanie, Kumamon and Kumamoto Castle. Saga City CIR, Stephanie cycled to Kumamoto back in 2023! (25 […]
Cleaning Products
These are some of the day-to-day cleaning products I personally use. Also, in Japan basically every product will have a plastic refill pouch instead of buying the container each time. […]
Withdrawing Money from Saga Bank ATM
There’s no English so the first time can be a little difficult. How to withdraw money 2. Next Screen; there is a fee for withdrawing cash, do you agree to […]
Bugs and Animals
Japan is the land of bugs! Actually, Japan has exceptional biodiversity! I’m so happy for that. Let this be a brief 101 guide to some bugs and some animals. With […]
July Events Calender
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 […]
May/June Events Calender
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: […]
Saga JET Programme 