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'''Saga Prefecture''' (佐賀県) is a [[Japanese]] prefecture located on the northwestern most corner of [[Kyushu]]. Bordered by both the [[Sea of Japan]] and [[Ariake Sea]], the prefecture is best known for its ceramic and porcelain production. The capital of Saga Prefecture is [[Saga City]].

==History==

The history of Saga Prefecture can be dated to the finding of [[Nabatake]] ruins in [[Karatsu]], dated to the mid 6th Century BC at the end of the [[Jomon]] Period. Villages are known to have flourished throughout the [[Yayoi]] period in the area as well.

Recorded history picks up in 665 with the [[Battle of Baekgang]]. Saga’s role as a primary line of defense against mongol attacks on Japan in the 13th century resulted in multiple castles being built there and the presence of a strong military leader throughout much of the region’s history.

The [[Han System]], when it was abolished, resulted in the merging of the Saga, Hasuikie, Kashima, Karatsu, Ogi, and Tsushima Provinces into [[Imari Prefecture]]. Imari Prefecture was later renamed to Saga Prefecture in 1872. Additional alterations to the prefecture’s borders were made in 1876, 1883, and 1889 before today’s current borders were settled on.

==Region==

As the smallest prefecture in Kyushu, Saga is located in the northwest corner, bordered by the [[Tsushima Strait]] and [[Genkai Sea]] to the north and [[Ariake Sea]] on the south. It’s close position to mainland Asia has made it important for both trade and cultural transmission and defense in Japanese history.

==Cities==

Cities located in Saga Prefecture include the following:

*[[Imari]]
*[[Saga]]
*[[Kanzaki]]
*[[Takeo]]
*[[Karatsu]]
*[[Taku]]
*[[Kashima]]
*[[Tosu]]
*[[Ogi]]
*[[Ureshino]]

==Districts and Towns==

Additional districts and towns located in Saga Prefecture include the following:

*[[Fujitsu District]] – Tara
*[[Miyaki District]] – Kamimine, Kiyama, Miyaki
*[[Higashimatsuura District]] – Genkai
*[[Kanzaki District]] – Yoshinogari
*[[Nishimatsuura District]] – Arita
*[[Kishima District]] – Kohoku, Omachi, Shiroishi

==Sources of Income==

Industries that provide for the citizens of Saga Prefecture include multiple agricultural fields such as onions, beef, and strawberries, as well as mandarin oranges and [[mochigome]]. Additional industries include forestry products and fisheries.

==Education==

Located in Saga Prefecture are multiple universities including [[Saga University]], [[Nishikyushu University]], Saga Women’s Junior College, Saga Junior College, and Kyushu Ryukoku Junior College.

==Events==

Saga Prefecture is well known for its array of annual events including:

The Saga International Balloon Fiesta – Held every November on the Kase River attracting competitors from around the world.

*[[Karatsu Kunchi]] – Held in early November every year in Karatsu City, attracting more than 500,000 people annually.
*[[Kashima Gatalympics]] – Held every May, this event involves multiple sports played in the mud of the Ariake Sea.

==External Links==

*[http://www.city.saga.lg.jp/en/ Official Homepage, Saga City] (English)

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