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 […]
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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 Prefecture’s AKB48 video hits 2 million views
Saga Prefecture’s version of AB48’s Koi Suru Fortune Cookie (Love Fortune Cookie) has clocked up over 2million views on YouTube. Here’s the story from last year: Saga Prefecture lies in […]
Saga – Seoul flights launched
Hot on the heals of a Saga Airport’s recent upgrade a new direct flight route has been launched, doubling Saga’s international destination options. Korean low cost carrier T’way Airlines has […]
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 […]
Saga JET Programme 