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, […]
February Events Calendar
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 […]
January Events Calendar
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 […]
December Events Calendar
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, […]
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. […]
New Interactive Map of Saga is Live!
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 […]
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 […]
August Events Calendar
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 […]
Saga JET Programme 