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There once was a porcelain stone mine here in Izumiyama. It was first discovered in 1616, the early Edo Period, by a Korean potter named Yi Sam Pyeong, which led to the production of Japan’s first porcelain. At the quarry today hardly any productive operation is done but the appearance of the mountain formed after a long period of mining is breathtaking.

Jack N. Darby Elementary School- Sasebo — EDUCATION near Sasebo,

JACKPOT CLOTHING CO. IMPORT SHOP — SHOPPING near Sasebo,

Jam Coffee — DINING near Sasebo,

Japanese Style Barbecue MATTARIYA — DINING near Sasebo,

Jeany Star — OTHER near Sasebo,

JMSDF...great history museum.

Mount Kagami, with its height of 284 meters above sea level, is famous as a spot for taking in spectacular views of Karatsu city right below, as well as Japan's famous Nishi-no-Matsubara, Karatsu bay and even Iki Island of neighboring Nagasaki prefecture on clear days. The winding, 5 km road leading to the top of Mount Kagami is known as a favored drive spot. There are many legends which surround Mount Kagami, and it is even mentioned in Manyoshu, (The Anthology of Myriad Leaves) which is the oldest existing collection of Japanese poetry. The name Mount Kagami, which means "mirror" in Japanese, is said to have come from Empress Jingu enshrining a mirror at the summit. One of the Mount Kagami legends is the legend of Princess Sayo Matsura. Princess Sayo is said to have waved goodbye to her beloved Otomo no Sadehiko as he embarked for the Korean Peninsular from the top of Mount Kagami. She waved her "hire", a shawl-type cloth which women wore in those days, so the mountain is also known as "Hirefuri-yama" or literally, "hire waving mountain". Watada of Karatsu city is known as the place where Princess Sayo ran down the mountain chasing Otomo no Sadehiko's ship. There is a boulder here in which the footprints of Princess Sayo can still be seen. There are many other places in Karatsu city with connections to Princess Sayo, such as Tajima Shrine in Yobiko town, etc. There is also a poem written by famous Japanese poet, Yamanoue no Okura, in Manyoshu about the legend of Princess Sayo. At the top of Mount Kagami, there is a look-out, rest area, and open grass area. The summit is also famous for sakura cherry blossoms, azaleas and other flowers. Also known as the mecca of hang gliding, these days people also participate in paragliding from the mountain's top. With a wide, open sky above and beautiful sea below, the gliders look like they are enjoying themselves to the fullest as they soar through the air.

Kagoshima Overnight — RECREATION near Sasebo,

Kagura Festival & Aso Adventure — RECREATION near Sasebo,

Kameyama Hachiman Shrine, located in front of Karato market, was built back in 859. The shrine worships Gods such as Ojin, Nintoku, Chu-ai and Jingu-kogo, and fondly called by the locals "patron saint of Seki". 12m (35ft) high Torii gate soars at the foot of the front stone steps, it was constructed back in 1933. Other points of interest include world's largest blowfish statue, several homage to the legendary turtle who sacrificed himself for the construction of this shrine, literary monuments of the famous female authors Misuzu Kaneko and Fumiko Hayashi, and the spot where a fateful gunshot was fired, which triggered a series of battles of Shimonoseki Campaign back in 1864.

Kami-Arita Station ( 上有田駅 Kami-Arita-eki ? ) is a train station in Nakataru 1-chōme, Arita Town , Saga Prefecture , Japan . It is operated by JR Kyushu and is on the Sasebo Line . An employee is dispatched by the limit from Arita Station all over Arita Tōkiichi held period (in Golden Week ), and some limited express Midori and Huis Ten Bosch trains stopping at this station every year.

Kannon Falls is located in Nanayama, Karatsu city, around midway upstream of Taki River, a subsidiary of Tamashima River. It is 45 meters high and 10 meters across. The ferociousness of the water as it roars down the cliff has earned it the name of "Ototaki", or "Man Falls". This magnificent waterfall and the 2 kilometer or so gorge around it is the migration route of Cherry trout, etc. Beside the waterfall is a "Namame Kannon" enshrinement, and it is said that eye-related ailments can be cured by washing one's eyes in the water of the pool here. Kannon Falls is the convergence point of 8 waterfalls and pools connected by streams. These are the "Kigakure-no-Fuchi" (tree hiding pool), where the trees grow as if to hide the river from the walking track, "Seijaku-no-Fuchi" (silent pool), a quietly-flowing dark blue pool, "Kiyome-no-Fuchi" (cleansing pool), with beautiful autumn leaves and where people cleanse their hands before praying at Fukuju Temple, "Okumezura-no-Fuchi", whose name comes from Okumezura Gorge, which was named by the 5th village leader, Haruyoshi Miyoshino, Sagiri-no-Taki, where the camellia bushes grow in clusters, the water sounds fierce and the spray is like vapor, and finally "Shiroginu-no-Taki", (white silk falls), which covers the boulders in a glittering curtain of silver as though it was a piece of white silk. Each of these 8 waterfalls and pools are a spectacular sight to behold. This area is also famous as a wild bird oasis, home to the River Kingfisher, Wagtail and more. Kannon Falls has been chosen as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls. International Shower Climbing in Nanayama is held in August, and the otherwise quiet gorge becomes abuzz with the sounds of the many participants.

Karaoke Club Dam — ENTERTAINMENT near Sasebo,

KARATSU CASTLE Karatsu Castle was built in 1608. This castle is located facing the sea and is situated in the northern part of Karatsu City. Karatsu Castle is also known as Maizuru (Dancing Crane) Castle as it resembles the figure of a bird with its wings spread wide as there is a pine grove extending left to right and because its donjon (tower keep) is thought to look like the head of a crane. In spring, the 500 cherry trees and the Wisteria flowers in Karatsu, designated a product of nature by the city, are in full bloom. Illuminated at night.

KATUTEI — OTHER near Sasebo,

KAWASHIMO MUSIC SHOP musical instruments — SHOPPING near Sasebo,

Kawashimo sporting goods/music CDs — SHOPPING near Sasebo,

Kawatana Station ( 川棚駅 Kawatana-eki ? ) is the major railway station in the town of Kawatana, Nagasaki . It is operated by JR Kyushu and is on the Ōmura Line . Rapid SEA SIDE LINER and Local stop at this station. Across the street from Kawatana Station is the Saihi bus Kawatana Bus station.Passengers for Hasami must change to a bus at this station.

Kimono Wearing Experience — OTHER near Sasebo,

Kimono Wearing Experience A — OTHER near Sasebo,

King Mukade — OTHER near Sasebo,

King Taxi Sasebo — SERVICES near Sasebo,

Kinkan - For Stings and Stubborn Skin Conditions — OTHER near Sasebo,