Culture Arita Ceramics Fair Apr 29 - May 5th The town of Arita, the birthplace of porcelain in Japan, holds an annual ceramics fair during Golden Week.
Culture Carp Streamers in Rural Saga Mar 9 - May 31st See carp streamers from below on a riverboat "cruise" in rural Saga.
Culture Kashima Gatalympics Early Jun Japan's craziest sporting event held on the mudflats of Kashima.
Activities Hydrangeas at Mikaeri Falls Early - Late Jun Visit Mikaeri Falls, one of Japan's top 100, during June for the Hydrangea Festival to see a lush valley covered in blooms.
Culture Karatsu Kunchi Festival Early Nov For over 400 years, this autumn festival has been held at Karatsu Shrine and is one of Kyushu's major festival attractions.
Activities Saga International Balloon Fiesta Late Oct - Early Nov Held every autumn along the Kase River just outside Saga City, the Saga International Balloon Fiesta brings together hot air balloon..
Activities Mifuneyama Garden Autumn Light-Up Early Nov - Mid Dec See Saga's best fall foliage lit up at night at Mifuneyama Rakuen.