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July Events Calendar

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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 […]

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June Events Calendar

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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 […]

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March Events Calendar

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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, […]

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February Events Calendar

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Saga Agricultural Festival Details: Large scale farmers market-style festival. When: January 30 to February 2, 9:00 to 16:00 (until 15:00 on Feb. 2) Where: Kyushu Saga International Airport https://jasaga.or.jp/information/archives/254 Amabuki Sake Brewery Opening […]

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January Events Calendar

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Onja Onja Festival Details: A 10-meter tall torch is set on fire to pray for good health and prosperity for the new year. The torch is lit from 18:00 and […]

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December Events Calendar

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Fukuoka Christmas Market When: November 12th (Tue.) to December 25th (Wed.) Details: Yearly Christmas market held both in Hakata and Tenjin (Tenjin venue opens from 11/28). There are stage performances, […]

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November Events Calendar

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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 […]

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October Events Calendar

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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. […]

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August Events Calendar

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Chiriku Hachimanguu Start of Summer Ceremony Details: Participants walk through a large grass hoop to purify themselves of everything bad from the first half of the year. When: August 8, 7:00 […]

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New Interactive Map of Saga is Live!

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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

Climbing into Summer

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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 […]

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March Events Calendar

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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 […]

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Yobuko Bridge
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Nishinohama Beach, Karatsu
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2013 Saga Dragon Boat Race
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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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