Dolphin and turtle appear in Karatsu rice field
The start of Saga’s rainy season has seen the appearance of a dolphin playing with a ball and a turtle swimming in a large Karatsu rice field. This is the fourth year that […]
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Discover Japan’s ancient past in Karatsu
The Japan Times have published an article highlighting some of the (sometimes forgotten) ancient history scattered across Kyushu and specifically in urban Karatsu where you can visit the birthplace of […]
Frenchman publishes Karatsu pottery book
A Frenchman has published a Karatsu ware book after becoming friends with a local potter. While searching for ancient kilns to collect pieces of Karatsu earthenware, Frenchman Francois Villemin spotted […]
Saga Prefecture scores two new Olle courses
Saga Prefecture has scored 2 of Kyushu’s 4 new Olle trekking tracks: The Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization has released four new Kyushu Olle trekking courses. Originating on the South Korean […]
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