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 […]
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 […]
Mifuneyama Rakuen, Takeo The cherry blossoms are long gone, but this month we can enjoy other flowers instead! The azalea are in beautiful bright bloom everywhere you go, too. And […]
Our new AJET Representative Matt helped us kick off cherry blossom season with a picnic in Ogi Park on March 30th, where the jury was out on Vegemite but everyone […]
Sunday, March 23rd was a beautiful day – sunny and breezy, a nice respite from the Winter blues and impending humidity. And at the tail end of a crowd nearly […]
It is finally getting to the best time of year! It’s fireworks season! Get out in your Yukata and experience a true Japanese summer festival! (Not to be biased, but […]
Firefly Season May and June are the months to view fireflies around the river-areas of Saga. Takeo, Miyaki and Ogi are well-known spots for Fireflies. Gatalympics 鹿島ガタリンピック (40th time) When: […]
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 […]
April is truely the beginning of spring in Japan. Here in Saga, the weather is typically pleasant, just slightly humid. It is a great season to visit the mountains and […]
We’re already halfway into June, but here’s a selection of events you might yet enjoy this month! Make sure to double check whether an event is still ongoing before heading […]
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 […]