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Japan In FocusSaga: Cosplayers of Popular Manga ‘Kingdom’ Hold Event in Creator’s Hometown
KIYAMA, Saga — The 404-meter-high Mt. Kizan is steeped in history. Located in Kiyama, Saga Prefec...
April 4, 2026
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General NewsCherry Blossoms Bloom in Japan’s Saga; 3 Days Earlier Than Average
SAGA — The cherry blossom season has started, the Saga Local Meteorological Observatory announced...
March 22, 2026
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Travel SpotsSaga: Underwater Restaurant Known for Local Squid to Get New Ship, To Continue Operations with Updated Boat
KARATSU, Saga — An underwater restaurant in the Yobuko district in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture — kno...
February 28, 2026
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Travel SpotsSaga: Japan’s Primitive Period-Themed Experience Complex to Open with Lodging Facilities
SAGA — A new experience-oriented complex will open this spring at Yoshinogari Historical Park in ...
February 14, 2026
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Crime & CourtsDoctor Arrested in Japan’s Saga Prefecture Over Alleged Theft from Patient After Cash Goes Missing
SAGA — A doctor was arrested on Tuesday after being accused of stealing from a purse during a med...
January 28, 2026
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General NewsAutumn Foliage Viewing at Kunen-an in Saga Pref. Opens to Public
The autumn public viewing period for Kunen-an, a National Place of Scenic Beauty in Kanzaki, Saga...
November 15, 2025
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Japan In FocusSaga: Hot Springs Area in Japan Thriving as Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen Marks 3rd Year Since Opening
SAGA — The Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen, which opened on Sept. 23, 2022, has boosted the local economy...
October 25, 2025
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General NewsJapanese Arita Porcelain Maker Marks 2 Years Since Establishing Chinese Subsidiary to Combat Counterfeit Products
DALIAN, China — Long-established porcelain manufacturer Koransha Co., which is based in Arita, Sa...
October 2, 2025
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Crime & CourtsVietnamese Man Arrested Over Murder-Robbery in Imari, Saga Pref.; 24 Year Old Stabbed Woman, Her Mother in Home
SAGA — A Vietnamese 24-year-old male technical intern trainee has been arrested in relation to a ...
July 28, 2025
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Defense & SecurityNew Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Opens in Saga; Osprey Transport Aircraft Will Operate from Site
SAGA — A new Ground Self-Defense Force camp, Camp Saga, began operating on Wednesday on the north...
July 9, 2025
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Business SeriesSouthwest Japan’s Challenges / Signs of Growth: Japan Firms Aim to Revive Industry Through Evolution of Traditional Crafts; Utilizing Traditional Craft in Non-Traditional Ways
This is the second installment in a series of articles taking an in-depth look at industries with...
June 27, 2025
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Japan In FocusSaga: 1,300-Year-Old Fortune-Telling Ritual Foresees Mostly Peace; Chief Priest Hopes for Stability
MIYAKI, Saga — A unique Shinto ritual predicting the fortune of the year based on mold growth on ...
March 27, 2025
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General NewsCherry Blossoms Officially Blooming in Japan’s Saga; Full Bloom Likely to Come in About 1 Week
Cherry trees started flowering in Saga on Tuesday, according to the Saga district meteorological ...
March 26, 2025
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Southwest Japan’s Challenges / Signs of Growth: Japan Firms Aim to Revive Industry Through Evolution of Traditional Crafts; Utilizing Traditional Craft in Non-Traditional Ways
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Saga: Ryokan Japanese Inns with Hot Springs Offering Office Spaces to Remote Workers; Increasing Productivity
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Saga: Floats Parade through City in Karatsu Kunchi Autumn Festival; Annual Parade Has 400-Year History
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Vietnamese Man Arrested Over Murder-Robbery in Imari, Saga Pref.; 24 Year Old Stabbed Woman, Her Mother in Home
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Diner in Japan’s Saga Pref. Popular with Regulars; Black Katsudon Dish Evolved from Recipe of Owner’s Mother