April Event Calendar
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 […]
September Events Calendar
Yobuko Day and Night Marche What: “The Yobuko Marche is held on Yobuko Morning Market Street, where stalls selling a wide variety of gourmet foods and miscellaneous goods gather to […]
August Events Calendar
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 […]
July Events Calendar
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! […]
April Events Calendar
We’re posting events again! Please take appropriate measures to prevent spreading COVID-19 when going to any of these. If you are interested in an event, but find that there’s missing […]
July Events Calendar
Nishinomiya Hachimangu Shrine Gion Festival Details: Many summer festivals similar to this one are cancelled, so make sure to check this website before heading out. When: July 15 (Wed.) Where: Nishinomiya Hachimangu […]
June Events Calendar
As Saga is gradually resuming its socio-economic activities, we thought this would be a good moment to start writing the event calendar again. Please double check for cancellations before heading […]
March Events Calendar
Please double check the status of an event before heading out! Many things are currently being cancelled due to COVID-19. Sagan Coffee Festa 2020 Details: Coffee from lots of local shops, […]
November Events Calendar
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 […]
October Events Calendar
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. […]
Climbing into Summer
I’ve started debating whether or not it’s worth bringing my jacket with me to school recently. It starting to get hot, and the summer is barrelling towards us. Ahh, it’s […]
March Events Calendar
Circle Time!!! Details: Everyone’s favorite bi-monthly Saga event! Join us for reading, singing, playing games and crafting with local children! Volunteers are asked to come about 30 minutes early to […]
January Events Calendar
10月1日~1月12日ー 佐賀 Saga ー Saga Light Fantasy From late autumn to winter, the city of Saga will be beautifully lit up, centered around Saga City’s central boulevard (approximately 1.6 km of the symbolic road), […]
December Events Calendar
10月1日~1月12日ー 佐賀 Saga ー Saga Light Fantasy From late autumn to winter, the city of Saga will be beautifully lit up, centered around Saga City’s central boulevard (approximately 1.6 km of the symbolic road), […]
November Events Calendar
10月1日~1月12日ー 佐賀 Saga ー Saga Light Fantasy From late autumn to winter, the city of Saga will be beautifully lit up, centered around Saga City’s central boulevard (approximately 1.6 km of the symbolic road), […]
October Event Calendar
10月1日 ー 佐賀 Saga ー Saga Light Fantasy Opening Ceremony The opening ceremony for Saga Light Fantasy will be held in Tojimnmachi Greenway Square (2-6-6 Tojin) with the food market available from 17:00 and the […]
September Events Calendar
8月20日〜9月30日 ー 伊万里市 Imari City ー Japanese Pear/Grape Picking Fruit farms are very popular here – make sure to try some delicious fresh fruit for yourself during the season! 9月 ー 鹿嶋し Kashima City ー Kashima Traditional Arts […]
August Event Calendar
6月15日〜8月31日 ー 伊万里市 Imari City ー Okawachiyama Furin FestivalAt the Boshi (ceramic firing container) Tourou (lanterns) Festival, the entire village will resonate with the sound of windchimes. What a dreamy and relaxing summer […]
July Events Calendar
6月15日〜8月31日 ー 伊万里市 Imari City ー Okawachiyama Furin Festival At the Boshi (ceramic firing container) Tourou (lanterns) Festival, the entire village will resonate with the sound of windchimes. What a dreamy and relaxing […]
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. […]
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 […]
Saga JET Programme 