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Exporting Saga sake to the World
In an effort to increase lagging sales, some sake brewers, including from Saga Prefecture are exploring which Western dishes pair best with their product – via the New York Times: Kensuke Shichida, the...
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First offshore wind/tidal turbine installed near Yobuko
UPDATE – This recently sunk – for a second time. Japanese marine contractor Modec has finally installed its first 500kW Skwid hybrid wind/tidal offshore turbine prototype off the coast of southwestern...
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Imari riding the wave of the future in ocean thermal energy technology
Unlike solar and wind power output, there is a renewable energy source that is not at the mercy of the weather and can supply electricity around the clock. Called ocean thermal power energy conversion,...
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January English Seminar Report! [ 英語のセミナーレポート]
Hi! Hannahです。 Thanks to everyone who participated in my seminars on the Amish and environmental issues in America this month! 今月のセミナーに参加してくださった皆さん、どうもありがとうございました! Our topic for January 13th was the...
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It’s Circle Time「サークルタイム」!
For children in Saga who interact with English in a classroom setting, the times when they can enjoy the language free from school structure are usually few and far between. Circle Time, a community...
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Canadian Cooking Class in Saga!
With the help of SPIRA I (Nyomi) hosted a Canadian themed cooking class! It was a lot of fun and I found it a great way to not only practice my Japanese but share a bit about Canada and meet some...
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Upcoming Japanese Cooking Class!
The Saga City International Relations Association is hosting a Japanese Cooking Class this March specifically for foreign residents. Come down to Avance in Saga City to learn how to cook 4 classic...
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February Events in Saga
Here are some February events happening around Saga Prefecture! Nabeshima Family Hina Matsuri Display Where: Chokokan, Saga City When: 2/21 – 3/31, 10:00 – 17:00, 300 yen Website “Mame Hina” Tiny Hina...
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March Events in Saga
Here are some events and activities coming up in March! Nagasaki Lantern Festival Where: Chinatown, Nagasaki City When: 2/19 – 3/5 Details: See over 15,000 beautiful lanterns light up Chinatown, see a...
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Event Report: American Cooking Class
Hi! Hannahです。 今週の火・木、私のアメリカ料理教室を行いました。ご参加した方、そして努力してくれた佐賀県交流協会とプラザの皆さん、どうもありがとうございました! 日本人のアメリカ料理のイメージがハンバーガーとか、｢肉｣中心だと思います。でもアメリカは本当に国際的な国で、わが料理も世界中からの移民の食文化に強く影響されてきました。...
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有田 Home of Japanese Porcelain動画
CIRマニュエルさんは暮らしている有田町の動画を作ってJETプログラムのコンテストに参加しています! 動画を見て、投票してマニュエルさんの作品を応援しましょう!! 動画でこちらご覧いただけます。投票は8月31日までとなっています! CIR Manuel made a video about his town of Arita for JET Program’s contest! Please...
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