Discover Rare Saga Foodsin Gardena with Free Tasting

“Taste SAGA” Pop-up Store | Oct 20 – Nov 2, 2025

From October 20 (Mon) to November 2 (Sun), Tokyo Central Gardena will host Taste SAGA, a special pop-up event featuring over 60 premium products from Saga Prefecture, located in Kyushu, Japan.

Enjoy Saga’s rich culinary heritage with highlights like fragrant Saga Nori (seaweed), the traditional confection Ogi Yokan (sweet red bean jelly), and Kura no Dashi, a natural soup stock made with grilled flying fish (ago)—all free from preservatives.
Other must-try favorites include stylish mini bottles of Yuzu Kosho (a spicy paste made from yuzu citrus and chili peppers) and the region’s popular Saga cheesecake, known for its smooth, rich flavor.

Visitors can also enjoy free tastings, making this a perfect opportunity to experience the unique, authentic tastes of Saga that are rarely available in the U.S.

Don’t miss this chance to discover the flavors of Saga—one of Japan’s hidden gourmet treasures!

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