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Saga Prefecture is not only known for its long history and beautiful ceramics. Today, it is also famous for one of the most spectacular events in Japan’s sky: the Saga International Balloon Fiesta.
Every autumn, the wide riverbanks of the Kase River in Saga City become the stage for hundreds of colorful hot air balloons. Pilots and teams from many countries gather here, turning the quiet fields into a vibrant international festival.

At sunrise, the balloons begin to rise one after another. As they float gently into the morning sky, the entire landscape fills with bright colors and a feeling of excitement. Visitors from across Japan and around the world come to witness this breathtaking sight.
The festival began in 1980 and has grown into one of the largest hot air balloon events in the world. For several days, the skies above Saga become a canvas of moving colors, symbolizing freedom, adventure, and international friendship.
Together with the traditions of Arita ware, Imari ware, and Karatsu pottery, the Balloon Fiesta shows another side of Saga. It is a place where history, culture, and modern creativity come together under the open sky.
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佐賀県は歴史や陶磁器文化だけでなく、現代では「佐賀インターナショナルバルーンフェスタ」でも知られています
毎年秋になると、佐賀市の嘉瀬川の河川敷に世界各国からパイロットが集まり、色とりどりの熱気球が空へと舞い上がります
朝焼けの空に次々と浮かび上がる熱気球の光景はとても美しく、日本国内だけでなく海外からも多くの人が訪れます
1980年に始まったこの大会は、現在では世界最大級の熱気球イベントの一つとなりました
有田焼・伊万里焼・唐津焼といった伝統文化とともに、バルーンフェスタは佐賀のもう一つの魅力を象徴しています
歴史と文化、そして現代のイベントが共に息づく場所、それが佐賀県なのですね


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