Taku (多久市, Taku-shi^?) is a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyūshū, Japan.

The city was founded on May 1, 1954 through the merger of several towns and villages.

[edit] Education

[edit] Elementary Schools

• Hokubu Elementary School
• Midori-ga-Oka Elementary School
• Tobu Elementary School
• Nosho Elementary School
• Nanbu Elementary School
• Nankei Elementary School
• Chubu Elementary School
• Seibu Elementary School

[edit] Junior High Schools

• Tobu Junior High School
• Seikei Junior High School
• Chuou Junior High School

[edit] Senior High Schools

• Taku Senior High School

[edit] Tourism & Culture

Taku Seibyō, is a Confucian temple built in 1708 by Lord Shigefumi. This is one of the oldest Confucian temples in Japan and has been designated as an Important Cultural Asset. It is also the oldest original surviving Confucian temple. Each year many visitors are given free tours by volunteer student guides in Japanese.

The temple is host to festivals throughout the year. Usually students from the local schools participate in dances wearing colourful dress. In October 2008 the town of Taku celebrated the 300th anniversary of the temple by hosting a large festival that included traditional costumes, dances and a religious ceremony.

[edit] Famous People from Taku

Machiko Hasegawa (長谷川町子 Hasegawa Machiko, January 30, 1920 – May 27, 1992, in Taku, Saga Prefecture) was one of the first female manga artists.

[edit] Location

Taku City is located along Route 203, which is part of the Japanese National Highway system.

By car: Take Route 203 starting from either Karatsu or Kubota.

By train: Take the Karatsu Line either from Karatsu Station or Kubota Station. There are three stations you can get off at (coming from Kubota direction), Higashi-Taku Station, Naka-Taku Station or Taku Station.

[edit] Sister City relations

• - Qufu, China

[edit] External links

• Official website in Japanese