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Tag Archives: arita

May Events in Saga

April 17, 2015by sagajets Leave a comment

Don’t have plans for Golden Week yet? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Check out these events taking place in May. Get out there and enjoy the spring weather! Saga […]

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Events, Leisure, News, Saga CIR, Saga Prefecture

Traditional crafts find new energy in hands of women

February 8, 2015by sagajets Leave a comment

In early January in Arita, Saga Prefecture, Mikiko Shirasu (pictured below) was rapidly turning out rice bowls on an electric potter’s wheel. “A true craftswoman can create the same object […]

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Kito District, News, Saga Prefecture

Goodbye Arita!

August 6, 2014by sagajets Leave a comment

Guten Tag! ハナです。 Since I came to Arita in 2012, two years have passed, and yesterday my contract as a CIR in Arita ended. I will be leaving to Tokyo tonight, […]

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News, Saga CIR

Fukagawa Seiji Lavender Fair

May 14, 2014by sagajets Leave a comment

Exciting event alert at Fukagawa Seiji! May 17 – June 2 Lavender flower viewing Enjoy views over 3000 beautiful lavender flowers at the Fukagawa Seiji facilities (China on the Park) in […]

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Events, Saga Prefecture

The 111th Arita Ceramic Fair Special Events and Exhibitions

April 28, 2014by sagajets Leave a comment

Hallo 🙂 Hanna です。 Arita’s biggest event of the year, the Arita Ceramic Fair (陶器市 – “Tokiichi”) will officially start tomorrow, April 29and end next Monday, May 5; again over […]

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Community, Events, Kito District, News, Saga CIR

Activities in Arita: Climbing Mt Kurokami

April 25, 2014by sagajets Leave a comment

Hallo 🙂 Hannaです。 On a beautiful day in April I decided to climb Mt. Kurokami again (I already climbed it 2 times since I have come to Arita). The mountain […]

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Leisure, News, Saga CIR, Saga Prefecture

Arita Promotes 400 Years of Porcelain with New Video

April 16, 2014by sagajets Leave a comment

Arita have released a new video (below) promoting the 400th year anniversary of porcelain ceramics in Japan. The celebration will be held in 2016 and is sure to be a HUGE event […]

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Events, Kito District, Leisure, News, Saga Prefecture

Event Report: 1st Arita Porcelain Making Tour

April 10, 2014by sagajets Leave a comment

As most of you probably know, one of my (very enjoyable) duties as a CIR here in Arita is to organize and guide tours for English-speaking foreigners in Japan. During […]

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Community, Events, Leisure, News, Saga CIR, Saga Prefecture

Arita Ceramics Fair

April 8, 2014by sagajets

Come and out hang out in Arita and go see the famous porcelain festival! It is a huge event that is the center of Arita’s porcelain economy. Many potters wait […]

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Announcement: Arita Porcelain Making Tour 2014

January 23, 2014by sagajets Leave a comment

Hallo! Hannaです。 How about making your very own ‘Arita-porcelain’? Additionally to my “Arita Hinamatsuri Tour” (on March 1st, 2014) I will be holding a special “Arita-making tour” in February and […]

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    • Sajo District
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      • Imari
      • Takeo
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      • Kashima
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      • Genkai
      • Ouchi
      • Hamatama
      • Yobuko
      • Hizen
      • Kyuragi
  • Newcomers
    • Saga Prefectural Orientation 2022
    • School Life
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    • 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
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      • Sick Leave
      • Health Resources and Links
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      • Dental
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    • Driving
      • Driving School
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      • Getting a car
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      • Dealing with Food Allergies
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    • District Representatives
    • Saga AJET
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    • Calling Your Supervisor/School
    • SPIRA
    • Saga Multicultural Centre
  • Resources
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    • Teaching Resources
    • Conferences
      • 2013-2014 Conferences
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    • Japanese Study Tips/Resources and the JLPT
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        • Ureshino
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        • Omachi
        • Kashima
        • Exploring the Tara Mountains
        • Ryutosen Waterfall and Swimming Hole
      • Karamatsu District Travel
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        • Yobuko
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