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Category Archives: Tomatsu District

New Interactive Map of Saga is Live!

Featuredby sagajets Leave a comment

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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Kito District, Saga Prefecture, Sajo District, Sanshin District, Tomatsu District

Featured Post: Sakura in the Fog

May 23, 2017by sagajets 1 Comment

This post originally appeared on the blog Holm is this way and was written and shared by Avery a Tomatsu District ALT. Check out the original post here. One of the […]

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Blogs, Leisure, Saga Prefecture, Tomatsu District

A Day at the Beach

August 9, 2015by Shelby Leave a comment

Saga Prefecture welcomed its new JETs this weekend at the annual Karatsu Beach Party. Our fearless Tomatsu District Representatives, Siebren Bangma and Jess Wong, organized a fantastic day of hot dogs, […]

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Events, Leisure, Tomatsu District

Karatsu girl band formed in elementary school score ending song for anime series

February 23, 2015by sagajets Leave a comment

The five-member girl band Gambare! Victory announced at their Tokyo concert on Sunday that they will perform the ending theme song for the second Baby Steps anime season. The band […]

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News, Saga Prefecture, Tomatsu District

First offshore wind/tidal turbine installed near Yobuko

November 13, 2014by sagajets Leave a comment

UPDATE – This recently sunk – for a second time. Japanese marine contractor Modec has finally installed its first 500kW Skwid hybrid wind/tidal offshore turbine prototype off the coast of […]

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News, Saga Prefecture, Tomatsu District

Glamour, Danger + Declarations of Love – Karatsu Kunchi

October 24, 2014by sagajets Leave a comment

At the start of November, Karatsu City attracts thousands of people from all over the world to see the Karatsu Kunchi Festival. Karatsu is a small city located in Saga […]

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Events, Spotlight On, Tomatsu District

Karatsu selected for power generation test site

July 8, 2014by sagajets Leave a comment

The windy shores of Karatsu have been selected as one of six test sites nationally for offshore renewable energy. Via NHK World: The Japanese government has selected six areas, including […]

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News, Tomatsu District

Michelin Guide to Fukuoka and Saga 2014 to Launch

July 7, 2014by sagajets Leave a comment

Michelin is to launch its first Kyushu dining and accommodation guide to Fukuoka and Saga on July 10. With an English version not expected online until later this year, the helpful folks at Fukuoka […]

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Block 10, News, Saga Prefecture, Sajo District, Tomatsu District

Dolphin and turtle appear in Karatsu rice field

June 22, 2014by sagajets Leave a comment

The start of Saga’s rainy season has seen the appearance of a dolphin playing with a ball and a turtle swimming in a large Karatsu rice field. This is the fourth year that […]

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News, Tomatsu District

Connect Magazine Interviews an Award-winning Saga JET Author

May 22, 2014by sagajets Leave a comment

This month’s edition of AJET’s Connect Magazine features a double (DOUBLE) page spread interviewing current Karatsu City JET Andre Swartley about his award-winning book – Leon Martin and the Fantasy Girl. […]

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AJET, News, Saga Prefecture, Tomatsu District

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  • Welcome
    • 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
    • Being Prepared

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Karatsu Kunchi floats
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Yobuko Morning Market Street
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Karatsu Kunchi Day Parade
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2013 Saga Dragon Boat Race
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Saga City
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Nishinohama Beach, Karatsu
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Yobuko Bridge

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