April Seasonal Calender
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 […]
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June Events Calendar
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
February Events Calendar
Saga Agricultural Festival Amabuki Sake Brewery Opening Plum Tree Blossom at Kagami Shrine Hatsuuma Festival Circle Time Kakigoya (“oyster hut”) in Hatatsu Town Strawberry Picking in Saga & Tosu Featured […]
Spotlight: Ouchi Hydrangea Festival 2017
June might be the start of Japan’s rainy season but it also the perfect time to visit the small town of Ouchi. Why? Because the hydrangea or ajisai are blooming! […]
April Events
The sakura are soon to go into full bloom, so get your bentos and chu-hais ready and prepare to head out to Ogi Park, Karatsu Castle, Mifuneyama or any other […]
November Events in Saga
International Balloon Fiesta When: Friday, October 30 to Tuesday, November 3 Where: Kase River Ancient and Medieval Exchange between Japan and Korea When: Friday, September 18 to Wednesday, November 4 Where: […]
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