Saga Prefecture

"“I know Saga from top to bottom, everything there is to know.”"

The Saga Prefecture (佐賀 ​​県 Saga-ken) is located on the north side of Kyushu Island, Japan. The prefecture is the main setting for the events of the Zombie Land Saga anime series.

Location
The Saga Prefecture is located in the extreme south of Japan, on the north side of Kyushu Island. It is the 42nd prefecture in Japan. The region is characterized by presenting a number of mountains and valleys, in addition to various rivers that run through the area.

History
The area was born as such during the Meiji restoration period, its name comes from the city of "Saga-gun" which later became the capital of the "Saga City" area. After years of watching clan wars, divisions, and battles, the prefecture was established as such in 1883.

Cities

 * Imari
 * Kanzaki
 * Karatsu
 * Kashima
 * Ogi
 * Saga City (capital)
 * Takeo
 * Taku
 * Tosu
 * Ureshino

Tourists Spots

 * Karatsu Castle
 * Saga Castle
 * Yūtoku Inari Shrine
 * Saga International Balloon Festival

Trivia

 * The title of the anime, Zombie Land Saga, refers to both the saga (story) of the pop idol group consisting of zombies as well the prefecture itself.

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