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Imari City in Saga Prefecture holds its Hosui Pear Festival on August 29 and 30, 2026, selling freshly harvested Imari pears at four JA Imari direct-sale locations, with a temporary hometown tax reception desk also opening at Michi-no-Eki Imari.
At TAMAYA TERRACE, the site of Saga Tamaya's former main building, a small aquarium called "Tamatera Aquarium" has opened inside a traditional Japanese house, letting visitors relax while observing sea and river creatures up close through December 31, 2026.
Hyotanjima Park and its surroundings in Saga City are once again filled with more than 250,000 blooming sunflowers, at their best from late July to early August. Visitors can enjoy free viewing and photography, plus the popular limited-time sunflower pick-your-own event from August 1 to 13.
A limited-time collaboration café featuring Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise is running at Kuimonoya Wan locations in Saga, Ikebukuro, and Fujisawa through June 30, 2026, with exclusive menus, original goods, and themed décor.
CAFE USEUM ARITA, located inside the Kyushu Ceramic Cultural Museum in Arita Town, Saga Prefecture, has introduced the new "Kyuto Vegan Lunch Set," featuring locally sourced ingredients served in Arita ware pottery.
なべ家和元, a shabu-shabu and sukiyaki restaurant in Yamato-machi, Saga City, is launching a summer-only shaved ice menu on June 27, 2026, featuring six artisan kakigori varieties served in fully private dining rooms.
The 34th Mayor's Cup and 35th Wakaba Cup hot air balloon competition returns to Kasegawa Riverside in Saga City on June 6 and 7, 2026, bringing together pilots from across Japan and offering tethered balloon rides for visitors of all ages.
Two new indoor table tennis experiences themed around the Karatsu Kunchi Festival are opening on April 25, 2026, at Mercure Saga Karatsu Resort in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture. KUNCHI Rally transforms a floored room into a festival-themed space, while OZASHIKI Ping Pong invites guests to play on tatami in a traditional Japanese banquet hall.
Burger King's food truck tour "KING ON TOUR 2026" is returning, with the first leg making its debut in Miyazaki City in April, Saga City in May, and Yamaguchi City in June.
The specialty food select shop Kitano Ace is opening its first location in Saga Prefecture inside the Saga Tamaya department store on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
A limited-time "Vessel Exhibition" popup is running at JONAI SQUARE in Saga City through March 22, featuring the Eau acrylic multi-tray crafted by artisans in Saga Prefecture.
The Friday Road Show and Ghibli Exhibition is set to make its Saga debut at the Saga Prefectural Museum from November 3, 2026 to February 14, 2027, featuring immersive installations, rare storyboards, and AR experiences based on beloved Studio Ghibli works.
Starting February 25, a new tableware series combining upcycled Arita ware technology with paper resources pulp is on sale at stores in Saga, Aizuwakamatsu, and Harajuku, as well as online.
A pop-up oyster BBQ hut called "Kaki Bugyo" is coming to Saga City from February 20 to March 8, 2026. Enjoy fresh Miyagi Prefecture oysters grilled over charcoal for just 880 yen per serving at this self-service BBQ event.
A new strawberry farm offering all-you-can-eat picking experiences opened in Kiyama, Saga Prefecture on February 14th, 2026. Visitors can enjoy 3-5 popular varieties including Yotsuboshi, Benihoppe, and Kaorino at this state-of-the-art farm.
Okonomiyaki specialty restaurant chain Dondontei launches its seasonal cheese fair from February 4 to late May, featuring enhanced cheese-loaded menu items across Kyushu locations.
A special goshuin (temple stamp) rally at 78 shrines and temples across Kyushu begins February 20, 2026. Visitors can collect unique commemorative stamps at sacred sites across seven prefectures using special JR train passes.
Saga Tamaya marks its 220th anniversary with a bold vision to transform beyond a traditional department store. Starting March 2026, the existing building undergoes major updates, while hot spring drilling begins on the new building site.
Saga Fuga, a traditional onsen ryokan in Furuyu Onsen, introduces a special Valentine's chocolate parfait for adults featuring fresh fruits and liqueur-infused flavors, available from February 13 to 15, 2026.
OND SAUNA in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture, has introduced a whiskering service, marking a new chapter for this outdoor sauna facility. This achievement was made possible through a partnership with Shirakaba Sports, which promotes whiskering and nurtures talent in the field.
House Foods releases a new limited-edition Umakacchan Kurume Tonkotsu instant ramen featuring the signature frothy soup and rich tonkotsu aroma characteristic of Kurume ramen, approved by the Kurume Ramen Association.
Saga Tamaya department store presents a 7-day product fair featuring carefully selected specialties from Japan's snow country regions, including Hokuriku, Shinetsu, and Michinoku, from January 22 to 28, 2026.
A fusion of Noh theater and video projection comes to Hangi Hall in Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture. Contemporary artist Yukihiro Yamagami presents the traditional art form in an accessible new way.
A new stay experience launches in Yobuko, one of Japan's three major morning markets. Opening from January 16 to 30, 2026, Nakao Jinroku HOTEL and facilities unite food, lodging, and sauna for an immersive harbor town exploration.
A special pop-up showcasing mountain-themed products from Saga will be held at SAGA MADO from November 22 to November 30, 2025, featuring handmade goods, camping ramen, and character merchandise.
Experience a magical night at Yoshinogari Historical Park with thousands of candle lanterns, illuminated Yayoi period buildings, and hot air balloon night glow from November 29 to December 14, 2025.
Saga Tamaya opens a limited-time kappa-maki specialty pop-up store inspired by Cappadocia's hot air balloon heritage, celebrating the Saga International Balloon Fiesta from October 30 to November 3, 2025.