Bugs and Animals
Japan is the land of bugs! Actually, Japan has exceptional biodiversity! I’m so happy for that. Let this be a brief 101 guide to some bugs and some animals. With […]
Tag Archives: Saga Prefecture
Heatstroke and Surviving Summer
With summer comes cicadas, festivals, fireworks, beach-parties but most of all; HEAT!!! In Japan, “heatstroke” is a very real risk. In Japanese, it is called 熱中症 (Ne chu byo). Heatstroke […]
Fireworks 2024 in Saga
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 […]
May/June Events Calender
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: […]
Rainy Season!
It is now the beginning of May, meaning that days of sunshine going to become rarer. But this isn’t a problem for you prepare correctly! Also, travelling in the rainy […]
April Event Calendar
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 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 […]
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: […]
October Events in Saga
Circle Time Halloween with Asomanabu Come join your fellow JETs in reading, singing, and playing games with children in Saga! This event is to make kids feel a familiarity toward […]
Saga JET Programme 