The survey released Masanobu Ota, a farmer in Ureshino, Saga Prefecture, and his wife Etsuko, married last year thanks to the help of a matchmaker — the prefectural government. Masanobu, 28, met Etsuko, 38, at a konkatsu spouse-hunting event held by the Saga Prefectural Government in November One day in May, a woman in her 40s was browsing a tablet computer at a municipality-funded matchmaking center, searching for a prospective husband.
Shopping Arcade Hours: varies by shop, typically from to Closed: varies by shop from no closing days to one per month or week, typically Tuesday or Wednesday.
The arcade is filled with stores selling local specialties, gifts and snacks. Most shops here open into the night and the shopping street remains lively with strolling visitors and ryokan guests in their yukata. The Shiki Memorial Museum displays information on one of Matsuyama 's most well-known sons, Masaoka Shiki, who introduced modern haiku poetry. Shiki's works of poems and paintings, as well as materials documenting his life are presented.
Dogo Park Dogo Park occupies the former grounds of a castle. Today, only the moats and barely noticeable castle ruins remain, and Dogo Park is better known as a great cherry blossom spot in spring.
The spacious park offers wide lawns which are ideal for picnics and barbecue parties. Ishiteji is Matsuyama 's most famous temple , located a short bus ride or 20 minute walk from central Dogo Onsen. On its spacious grounds stand several temple buildings, a three-storied pagoda and a temple gate that is a designated national treasure.
