It’s Circle Time「サークルタイム」!
For children in Saga who interact with English in a classroom setting, the times when they can enjoy the language free from school structure are usually few and far between. […]
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January English Seminar Report! [ 英語のセミナーレポート]
Hi! Hannahです。 Thanks to everyone who participated in my seminars on the Amish and environmental issues in America this month! 今月のセミナーに参加してくださった皆さん、どうもありがとうございました! Our topic for January 13th was the Amish. I […]
Imari riding the wave of the future in ocean thermal energy technology
Unlike solar and wind power output, there is a renewable energy source that is not at the mercy of the weather and can supply electricity around the clock. Called ocean […]
First offshore wind/tidal turbine installed near Yobuko
UPDATE – This recently sunk – for a second time. Japanese marine contractor Modec has finally installed its first 500kW Skwid hybrid wind/tidal offshore turbine prototype off the coast of […]
Exporting Saga sake to the World
In an effort to increase lagging sales, some sake brewers, including from Saga Prefecture are exploring which Western dishes pair best with their product – via the New York Times: Kensuke Shichida, […]
Spotlight on Factory Saga
The Asahi Shimbun recently ran a feature on an aspect of Saga Prefecture’s latest efforts to boost it’s profile: In Saga Prefecture, an area noted for its porcelain ceramics and bordered […]
Karatsu selected for power generation test site
The windy shores of Karatsu have been selected as one of six test sites nationally for offshore renewable energy. Via NHK World: The Japanese government has selected six areas, including […]
国際理解講座「複雑なアメリカ：銃と自由」
Hey guys! it’s Alex. こんにちは！アレックスです！ This Thursday I will be giving a special presentation in place of my normal english class about guns in America. Lately there have been several high […]
Major Thai drama “Kol Kimono” to feature Saga Prefecture
A major 24-part drama Thai produced drama, Kol Kimono, is set heavily feature locations around Saga Prefecture when it goes to air in December. Described as a romance with fantasy […]
Connect Magazine Interviews an Award-winning Saga JET Author
This month’s edition of AJET’s Connect Magazine features a double (DOUBLE) page spread interviewing current Karatsu City JET Andre Swartley about his award-winning book – Leon Martin and the Fantasy Girl. […]
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