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	Karatsu, Saga - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Karatsu (唐津市; -shi) is a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan.
		This merger made Karatsu the largest city in Saga Prefecture, with an area of 424.30 km², an estimated population of 133,234 (as of Jan. 1, 2005), and a population density of 314.01 persons per km².
		Karatsu is famous for its Karatsu Kunchi festival, which runs annually from November 2nd to November 4th and is visited by approximately 500,000 visitors.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Karatsu (175 words)

	Middle East Open Encyclopedia: Saga Prefecture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Kyushu's smallest prefecture, Saga is located on the northwest corner of the island, bordered by the Genkai Sea and the Tsushima Strait to the north and the Ariake Sea to the south.
		The Merger Council of Karatsu and Higashimatsuura (in Japanese)
		The Merger Council of Saga, Morodomi, Yamato, Fuji and Mitsuse (in Japanese)
	www.baghdadmuseum.org /ref/index.php?title=Saga_Prefecture (853 words)

	karatsu (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Karatsu (唐津市; -shi) is a city located in Saga, Japan.
		As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 78,713 and the density of 617.41 persons per km².
		Karatsu's is famous for its Karatsu Kunchi festival, which runs annually from November 2nd to November 4th and is visited by approximately 500,000 visitors.
	www.yourencyclopedia.net /Karatsu (129 words)

	SagaJET
		Karatsu Kunchi is easily one of the best festivals in Saga-ken, maybe even in the world.
		I’m told that the Tokyo police, under the instruction and tutelage of the ultra-nationalist governor Ishihara, can be particularly difficult to deal with, routinely stopping foreigners on their way to work for a “random” I.D. check.
		In Kyushu, this behavior seems to be less pronounced, though in recent months two Saga ALTs (possibly more?) have been stopped for no reason other than their obvious non-Japanese ancestry.
	www.sagajet.com (513 words)

	Karatsu, Saga -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		As of 2003, the city had an estimated ((statistics) the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn) population of 78,713 and a (additional info and facts about population density) population density of 617.41 persons per (additional info and facts about km²;) km²;.
		This merger made Karatsu the largest city in (additional info and facts about Saga Prefecture) Saga Prefecture, with an area of 424.30 (additional info and facts about km²;) km²;, an estimated population of 133,234 (as of Jan. 1, 2005), and a population density of 314.01 persons per (additional info and facts about km²;) km²;.
		The graceful (additional info and facts about Karatsu Castle) Karatsu Castle stands watch over this (A large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack) castle town.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/K/Ka/Karatsu,_Saga.htm (211 words)

	Cloudband Magazine : An Exhibition of Contemporary Ceramics from Saga Prefecture in Japan at the British Museum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		In part this was a result of the great respect and admiration accorded to Saga ceramics in Japan, and of the fact that the exhibition was partially sponsored by a major newspaper.
		The famous Nakazato tradition of karatsu ceramics is also represented by the ceramics of three members of the Nakazato family (cat.
		The potter has used the traditional material of the region – porcelain – and drawn on one of the greatest innovations of Japanese tea ceramics – the 'wandering path' rim – to create a masterpiece of simplicity and elegance typical of great late 20th century ceramics.
	www.cloudband.com /magazine/articles4q00/exh_pitelka_saga_1200.html (948 words)

	Kyushu
		Karatsu is the principal city in the north, famous for its castle and Rainbow Pine Grove, a verdant strand of 500-year-old pine trees along a white-sand beach.
		To the northeast is the remains of Nagoya Castle, a mountain fortress built in 1591 that rivaled Osaka Castle.
		The prefecture's capital is Saga, the birthplace of Hagakure, the philosophy of the samurai.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /asia/japan/about_destin/kyushu.html (3523 words)

	Tour Information
		Karatsu (Saga Prefecture) has a beautiful Japanese style castle built 400 years ago.
		Karatsu Castle, the symbol of Karatsu City, was completed in 1608.
		Artifacts and pieces of art witnessing the history of Karatsu are exhibited on each floor commands a beautiful panoramic view of the Matsuura wetlands.
	www.triam.kyushu-u.ac.jp /usj_ws/english/tour_e.html (250 words)

	Karatsu, Saga - TheBestLinks.com - Japan, January 1, November 2, November 4, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Karatsu, Saga - TheBestLinks.com - Japan, January 1, November 2, November 4,...
		Karatsu, Karatsu, Saga, Japan, January 1, November 2, November 4, Population...
		As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 78,713 and the density of 617.41 persons per km²;.
	www.thebestlinks.com /Karatsu.html (158 words)

	Saga History Summary
		Saga Prefecture is situated in the northwest of Japan's island of Kyushu, where it occupies an area of 2,440 square kilometers.
		Saga's primary geographical features are the Sefuri Mountains and the southern Saga Plain.
		Saga is bordered by the Genkai and Ariake Seas, and by Fukuoka and Nagasaki prefectures.
	www.bookrags.com /history/worldhistory/saga-ema-05 (323 words)

	MSN-Mainichi Daily News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		KARATSU, Saga -- An imaginary fast food restaurant that appears in popular comedian Hanawa's hit song, "Saga-ken" ("Saga Prefecture"), was brought to life when a local steak house owner opened a gyudon restaurant under the same name in cooperation with the comedian.
		In his congratulatory speech, Karatsu Mayor Toshiyuki Sakai said he hoped the restaurant would attract more tourists to the area.
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	mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp /entertainment/news/p20050702p2a00m0et016000c.html (265 words)

	Saga Prefecture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The City of Karatsu, the Towns of Hamatama, Kyuragi, Ochi, Hizen, Chinzei and Yobuko and the Village of Kitahata were merged to form the new City of Karatsu.
		The City of Saga, the Towns of Morodomi, Yamato and Fuji and the Village of Mitsuse are planned to be merged to form the new City of Saga.
		The Towns of Ureshino and Shiota are to be merged to form the City of Ureshino.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/S/Saga-Prefecture.htm (409 words)

	1995-1997: Personal Images (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Karatsu Saga, partying with Social Studies teacher, Mitsutake Sensei.
		Tenzan Saga, the highest mountain in the prefecture.
		A group of AJET members from Saga went to watch the game and it was an education in Japanese participatory sports.
	www.cs.usyd.edu.au /~aquigley/japan_gallery/personnel.html (414 words)

	Karatsu, Saga - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Karatsu, Saga (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Karatsu, Saga - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Karatsu, Saga.
		As of 2003, the city had an estimated population of 78,713 and a population density of 617.41 persons per km²;.
		This merger made Karatsu the largest city in Saga Prefecture, with an area of 424.30 km²;, an estimated population of 133,234 (as of Jan. 1, 2005), and a population density of 314.01 persons per km²;.
	www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Karatsu-Saga.html (225 words)

	Saga_Prefecture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Saga Prefecture (佐賀県; Saga-ken) is located on Kyushu island, Japan.
		Kyushu's smallest prefecture, Saga is located on the northwest corner of the island, bordered by the
		The Towns of Nakabaru, Kitashigeyasu and Mine were merged to form the Town of
	www.buyitfast.org /q/Saga_Prefecture (406 words)

	English Version-26th Marine Festival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The 26th Event will be held in Saga Prefecture in 2006.
		Saga City, Karatsu City, Higasiyoka Machi will be the Event place, and both Genkai Sea and Ariake Sea, two resourceful seas of Saga Prefecture will be the sites for this grand Event.
		This Event is to be held with the concept of Saga Prefecture and Her 2 very important resourceful seas.
	www.pref.saga.lg.jp /at-contents/shigoto/suisan/umidukuri/english.html (119 words)

	HighBeam Research: Library Search: Results (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		00-00-0000 Dateline: SAGA, Japan, June 30 Two women were killed and seven other people injured Sunday afternoon when a station wagon they were riding in overturned in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, police said.
		Kushiura port in the town of Chinzei, now Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, and on a notice from fishermen...
		A total of about 230 members of four fisheries groups in Karatsu, next to Genkai, participated in the rally near the Genkai nuclear...
	www.highbeam.com /library/search.asp?FN=SS&search_newspapers=on&search_magazines=on&q=Karatsu&refid=ency_botnm (570 words)

	FNN . Japan . Shiga_Prefecture . Wakayama_Prefecture . Hokkaido_Prefecture . Miyagi_Prefecture . Akita_Prefecture . ...
		After the Battle of Sekigahara, the Tokugawa shogun gave the area to his allies, including Kato Yoshiakira who built Matsuyama Castle, forming the basis for the modern city of Matsuyama.
		The City of Karatsu, Saga Karatsu, the Towns of Hamatama, Saga Hamatama, Kyuragi, Saga Kyuragi, Ouchi, Saga Ochi, Hizen, Saga Hizen, Chinzei, Saga Chinzei and Yobuko, Saga Yobuko and the Village of Kitahata, Saga Kitahata were merged to form the new City of Karatsu, Saga Karatsu.
		[http:www.city.karatsu.lg.jpkouhougappei The Merger Council of Karatsu and Higashimatsuura in Japanese ]...
	www.uk.knowledge-info.org /FNN (396 words)

	Fukuoka: Places To Go: Shiyo Yu (Salt Onsen) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Shiyo-yu is in a ryokan in Soto hamasaki-Kaikan a little village nestling on the shores of Karatsu bay on the edge of a long, wide golden beach.
		The pools are indoors, on the first floor (second floor in American and Japanese English) behind huge picture windows that overlook the bay and the little islands around Karatsu.
		Take the Underground (Subway) from Tenjin towards Karatsu (not all trains go as far as Karatsu - you may have to change to a different train on the same line at Meinohama or Maebaru).
	kyushu.com /fukuoka/places_to_go/shiyoyu/5,0,0,0,1,0,0,6,x.shtml?printable=yes (518 words)

	Saga, Japan Hotel Information, Rate Comparison: Direct Prices, Discounters, Consolidators (HSG/all)
		Compare Saga hotel rates from most suppliers and reserve online.
		Karatsu Daiichi Hotel Riviere @ 1-9 Higashi-machi, KARATSU, SAGA PREFECTURE 847-0063 as you walk through the hotel entrance into the lobby and restaurant area, a comforting view of the gentle river opens out before your eyes.
		Karatsu Dai-ichi Hotel @ 488-1 Nishidera-machi, KARATSU, SAGA PREFECTURE 847-0815 only a five minute walk from jr karatsu station and located in the center of the city, karatsu daiichi hotel is both convenient and functional.
	www.hotels-shopper.com /JP/HSG.html (140 words)

	Exceptional Ao-Karatsu Tsubo
		Karatsu is a famous potting area in Saga prefecture and is a favorite style here in Japan.
		There are many styles of Karatsu and one is Ao-Karatsu.
		The past Karatsu Living National Treasure Muan Nakazato used to make large Ao-Karatsu tsubo and not many have tried after him.
	www.trocadero.com /japanesepottery/items/12835/item12835store.html (113 words)

	Karatsu -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		city, Saga ken (prefecture), Kyushu, Japan, facing Karatsu Bay.
		Its name is derived from the Japanese terms kara (referring to China) and tsu (“port”), reflecting the city's history as an ancient port trading with China and Korea.
		The Karatsu coal mines were opened in the early 20th century, and after World War II the western part of the city developed as an industrial district, centring…
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9044705 (73 words)

	Saga News - Headlines (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Hot-air balloons fly over a river bed in Saga on Nov. 2 as the 2005 Saga International Balloon Fiesta launched a five-day competitive event.
		A float is drawn through the city of Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, on Nov. 3 during Karatsu-Kunchi, an autumn festival of the Karatsu Shrine.
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	www.local-news.net /go/130.33/33.25 (265 words)

	Annual Karatsu Kunchi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Large teams are required to pull each float along with play the various instruments such as, flutes, drums etc. that each float has
		Karatsu is a sea town and as such one of the local favourties
		Karatsu as seen from the castle overlooking the city.
	www.cs.su.oz.au /~aquigley/japan_gallery/karatsu.html (266 words)

	The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition: Karatsu @ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		79,207), Saga prefecture, NW Kyushu, Japan, on Karatsu Bay.
		It is a summer resort and fishing port important historically as Japan's ancient communications point with Korea.
		Our archive contains millions of documents from thousands of sources and goes back over 23 years.
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1E1:Karatsu&refid=ip_encyclopedia_hf (85 words)

	WANOKOKORO KARATUYAKI
		Karakusa ware offer many ways to enjoy its charms as ornaments, plates and bowls on which to feast your eyes, cups which are essential items for relaxing tea time and vases in which you put flowers to brighten the room.
		Why don't you let this Karatsu Ware be a part of your life to enjoy fully of the Japanese culture.
		Born in Karatsu as the second son of a father who was a priest.
	www.office135.com /karatsu_e.htm (419 words)

	Fukuoka Now News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		An estimated 280,000 people lined city streets to witness the biggest day of the Karatsu Kunchi, the fall festival of Karatsu, Saga Prefecture.
		The festival has been designated an important intangible folk cultural property by the Japanese government.
		These floats are five to six meters high and weigh two to three tons each, so it is quite a spectacle to see the participants maneuver them under such difficult circumstances.
	www.fukuoka-now.com /mobile/en/news/new.php?new_id=8916 (86 words)

	Karatsu City Hotel : "Reservation page" [Map & Access] Hotels in Japan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Karatsu City Hotel : "Reservation page" [Map & Access] Hotels in Japan
		All Japan >> Saga >> Karatsu-city area >> Karatsu City Hotel
		Jump to the area map to look for another hotel around!
	hotel.jp-guide.net /system/exec/hotel_access.cgi?id=564&dir=/e-saga (42 words)

	MC21-A, a Bactericidal Antibiotic Produced by a New Marine Bacterium, Pseudoalteromonas phenolica sp. nov. O-BC30T, ...
		MC21-A, a Bactericidal Antibiotic Produced by a New Marine Bacterium, Pseudoalteromonas phenolica sp.
		Marine and Highland Bioscience Center, Saga University, 152-1 Shonan-cho, Karatsu, Saga 847-0021, Japan
		Mailing address: Marine and Highland Bioscience Center, Saga University, 152-1 Shonan-cho, Karatsu, Saga 847-0021, Japan.
	aac.asm.org /cgi/content/abstract/47/2/480 (358 words)

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