Karatsu & Yobuko, in Saga-prefecture
Karatsu and Yobuko, located on the Higashi Matsuura Peninsula in the north-western part
of Saga-prefecture, have been prosperous from ancient times as an important point for
trade with Mainland China. Karatsu is a part of Genkai Quasi-National Park, and has many
scenic spots.
Yobuko is a town of Fishing industry, famous for Squid and Morning Market called
Asaichi. Yobuko is located northern tip of Saga-prefecture and is facing
to Genkai-nada Sea. A lot of places were as a Shooting location of
Thailand drama.