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Kira-kira Festival that the Sasebornians really love and other cities all envy of comes back to town this week. Never miss the Kira-kira Charity Big Party. You can’t see such an immence party anywhere else in the universe but in Sasebo. 98% of the Japanese are Buddhists. Yet, we love Christmas as a seasonal event. Every little space in Ginza will be covered with holiday lights and kira-kira (twinkle-twinkle) every night for 41 days. Fun events are held every weekend and entertain shoppers very well. The deligations (spies) from other cities check out what’s going on so that they can have such a dynamic event in their towns. Note: 99 Missions Stamp Rally is held every evening. Holiday craft store opens every evening during the festival. The local specialities such as American-style stakes, deserts, 99 Islands oyster BBQ, and Sasebo humbergers are available every evening at a reasonable price for 41 days. The lights are on every night until Monday, 14 January 2019. You will enjoy “Bubble Fantasy” every weekend and on Japanese holidays from 1900 to 1910. To support stores in Ginza to pay the expensive electric fee, they accept donation (Y1,000). You will get a Kira-kira pin as a moment.

Kitagawa Beauty & Kimono Salon — PERSONAL_CARE near Sasebo,

Kiyomizu waterfall is situated upstream Kiyomizu River, which is a tributary running into Kasegawa River, and it is also known as Tamasudare Waterfall (meaning "Precious Stone Screen"). The 13-meter wide waterfall is magnificent as it hurtles down a 75-meter sheer drop, and its beauty is a sight to behold. The stone beside the waterfall is in memory of Kiyo Kuranaga, a samurai of Munenori Nabeshima, the 6th ruler of Hizen, who had come to the falls to pray for his master's recovery from a serious illness, but died from the cold while doing so. This stone was erected in 1787, and apparently it was from around that time that the custom of purification ceremonies at waterfalls began to spread. Since ancient times, Kiyomizu waterfall has been famous among Kannon followers and Kiyomizu Kannon Hojiin, at the exit of the waterfall basin, is a temple on hallowed ground. Every year on the Day of the Ox, Kiyomizu waterfall is visited by crowds of people coming to pray. The waterfall's water is so fresh it has been chosen as one of the top 100 waters of Japan, and the nearby city of Ogi is famous for various cuisine using carp, such as koikoku (carp soup) and koi-no-arai, which have been exposed to this fresh water.

Kozakibana Park is located in Sasebo. Plan my day in Sasebo using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.

Kujukushima Zoological and Botanical Garden — RECREATION near Sasebo,

Kumamoto City’s Festival Extravaganza — OTHER near Sasebo,

Kumon Akasaki — OTHER near Sasebo,

Kumon Language School Haiki — EDUCATION near Haiki,

Kumon Ogata-Cho — OTHER near Sasebo,

Kurokawa Spa — PERSONAL_CARE near Sasebo,

Ceramics in each region of Kyushu, especially those of the Hizen Region (Saga and Nagasaki Prefectures), have developed with their own original styles and traditions. The museum was founded in November 1980 with the goal of contributing to the preservation of this cultural inheritance and the advancement of ceramic art culture. It is for this reason that we gather, protect and exhibit historically, artistically and industrially important items, as well as hold activities for survey research and educational promotion. As a facility specializing in Kyushu ceramics, we aim to be the comprehensive base for all things related to ceramic culture, and we put much effort into building international exchange. In our exhibits, along with making the history of ceramics in Kyushu accessible and easy to understand, we also display Kyushu ceramics, particularly those of the Hizen Region - Karatsu ware, Arita ware and Nabeshima ware, as well as the work of modern ceramicists. The Mr. and Mrs. Shibata Collection, which has systematically gathered Arita ware from throughout the Edo Period, and the Kanbara Collection, which brings together Arita ware that was exported to Europe during the Edo Period, are particularly popular with visitors.

Kyushu Defense Bureau Sasebo — PERSONNEL_SERVICES near Sasebo,

Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament — RECREATION near Sasebo,

Labor Day Get-A-Way - Miyazaki Overnight (ANA Holiday-Inn Resort) — OTHER near Sasebo,

Kyushu has an abundance of nature and some pretty great camping areas and if you are anything like me, the beautiful weather in May will have you itching to get out into the countryside for the weekend. This weekend we drove down to Isanoura in Sakai cho, Nagasaki prefecture.

Nodake Lake is a man-made lake that Mr. Gidayu Fukazawa, who made a fortune in whaling, commissioned in 1661. Its circumference is three kilometers. The original purpose for its creation was so Omura could have a stable source of water if a drought came. The lake can hold 1.2 million tons of water. It is now part of the Tara Mountain Nagasaki Prefecture Park, where people enjoy camping, cycling, pedal boating, and outdoor sports. There is a children’s play area, as well as a small stream that people of all ages can cool off in during the summer. The bridge connecting the divided park makes for a nice view. There is also an indoor activity center that can be rented and the bungalow area has space for barbequing.

Lifestyle Auto — AUTO_SERVICES near Sasebo,

Try the famous Sasebo Burger

Lolerei Hotel — SHOPPING near Sasebo,

Lucky Taxi Service - Sasebo — FINANCIAL near Sasebo,

Maekawa Souvenir shop — SHOPPING near Sasebo,

Main Base School Age Care — FAMILY_SUPPORT near Sasebo,

Main Base Teen Center — FAMILY_SUPPORT near Sasebo,

Mama Cass Artisan Beef Jerky — OTHER near Sasebo,