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: […]
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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 […]
May Events in Saga
Don’t have plans for Golden Week yet? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Check out these events taking place in May. Get out there and enjoy the spring weather! Saga […]
April Events in Saga
Late March and early April are the peak times for cherry blossoms. Asahi ga Oka in Kashima and Ogi Park are highly recommended, but there are plenty of other places to check […]
Saga Prefecture to join Ninja Council
A national council will be established to expose the secret ways of ninja to the world. Tourist agencies and local governments plan to set up the tentatively named Japan Ninja […]
Saga government to subsidize excess baggage fees
The Saga Prefectural Government will begin paying a portion of excess baggage fees on Chinese budget carrier Spring Airlines’ flights to Shanghai and Shenzhen in a bid to spur local […]
Michelin Guide to Fukuoka and Saga 2014 to Launch
Michelin is to launch its first Kyushu dining and accommodation guide to Fukuoka and Saga on July 10. With an English version not expected online until later this year, the helpful folks at Fukuoka […]
Saga City hoping for UNESCO World Heritage listing
An historic Saga City naval shipyard is one of 28 facilities related to Japan’s industrial revolution in the Meiji era (1868-1912) the goverment is hoping to have added to the UNESCO […]
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 […]
Michelin to Release Fukuoka + Saga Guide
Good news foodies, Micheln is to release its first Kyushu dining guide, focusing on Fukuoka and Saga: Michelin Japan announced on Jan. 28 the release of “Michelin Guide Fukuoka/Saga 2014 […]
Saga JET Programme 