Romancing Saga ", a joint project between Saga Prefecture and Square Enix's "Saga" series, will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2024. As the first event to commemorate the 10th anniversary, "Romancing Saga TOKYO " will be held at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Atrium for three days from Friday, August 30 to Sunday, September 1, 2024.
Romancing Saga TOKYO" will be held from Friday, August 30 to Sunday, September 1, 2024!
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of "Romancing Saga" this year, "Romancing Saga TOKYO " will be held in Tokyo for the first time in 10 years. The event will be held at the Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Atrium for three days from Friday, August 30 to Sunday, September 1, 2024. The event will feature an actual Romasaga manhole and an Arita-yaki porcelain platter hand-painted by Tomomi Kobayashi, one of the most famous illustrators of the "Saga" series. In addition, there will be a variety of valuable events that can only be experienced at this event, such as the sale of goods reissued for the first time in 10 years and a limited edition gacha event with a chance to win a Romancing Saga travel tour. For more details about the event, please check the official Romancing Saga TOKYO website.
| Event Outline | |
| Event Name | Romancing Saga TOKYO |
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| Venue | Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Atrium (1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) |
| Period | August 30 (Fri.) to September 1 (Sun.), 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. *General admission on the first day will be from 12:00 p.m. |
| Admission | Free of charge |
Special display of Arita-yaki porcelain platters and sewer manholes
Romancing Saga" Aritayaki 62cm platter
One of the items on display is a 62cm-diameter Aritayaki porcelain platter that was first unveiled at the " Romancing Saga Lounge " held in Roppongi, Tokyo in 2014. The platter features an illustration by Tomomi Kobayashi, one of the most famous illustrators of the "Saga" series, and a beautifully decorated border by Hiroyuki Hashiguchi, a traditional craftsman. The platter was produced by the Arita-yaki pottery company "Shin Kiln" and is a symbolic piece of Romancing Saga.
Romancing Saga manhole (Acels)
The event will also feature the same manholes that are actually installed in Saga Prefecture and the "Saga" series in a collaborative manhole design. The first manhole with a collaborative design will be installed in Saga City in 2020, and a total of 30 manholes will be installed in the prefecture by 2023. This year, the same manhole as the "Saga Frontier" Acels manhole installed in Takeo City will be on display. The manholes are manufactured at the Saga Plant of Hinode Sewage Works, a casting manufacturer with a factory in Saga Prefecture.
Let's encounter with local governments and companies related to Roma Saga and collect collaboration business cards!
Municipalities andcompanies related to Romancing Saga from inside and outside of Saga Prefecture will participate in this event to directly promote the appeal of Romancing Saga. We recommend that you go around collecting the original collaboration business cards that will be distributed by those in charge of the event. In addition, a " talk command list " will be provided, in which you can select an option and the person in charge will answer your question, just like in an RPG game, so take this opportunity to have fun while searching for places to visit and specialties of Saga Prefecture!
| List of participating companies and municipalities | |
| Friday, August 30, 2024 | Ureshino City, OK COFFEE Saga Roastery, Kyushu Saga International Airport, Saga City, Takeshita Confectionery, Hinode Water Works, Furuyu/Kumanokawa Onsen Tourism Convention Federation, Yoshinogari-cho |
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| Saturday, August 31, 2024 | Ureshino City, Ogi City, OK COFFEE Saga Roastery, Kyushu Saga International Airport, Kouraku Kiln Tokunaga Ceramics, Saga Prefecture Transportation Policy Division, Saga Ballooners, Tara Town, Hinode Waterworks Co. |
| September 1, 2024 (Sunday) | Imari City, Karatsu City, Kyushu Saga International Airport, Saga Prefectural Products Distribution and Design Corporation, Transportation Policy Division, Saga Prefectural Department of Regional Exchange, Tara Town, Hinode Sewage Equipment Co. |
The Arita-yaki porcelain set, which sold out immediately, will be reissued!
The legendary Roma Saga Arita-yaki plates that sold out immediately 10 years ago and many 10th anniversary commemorative goods have been prepared. Please note that only cashless payment (credit card, e-money, QR code payment) is available and cash is not accepted.
Romancing Saga Aritayaki round small dish
The legendary "Romancing Saga LOUNGE" sold out in 10 minutes on the first day of the event. The traditional Arita patterns and the characters of the series can be enjoyed together.
| Outline of the product | |
| Manufacturer | Kouraku Kiln |
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| Contents | Dot-painting small dish, 12 cm in diameter, set of 10, in a paulownia wood box |
| Price | 30,000 yen (tax included) |
Abyss Gate Soy Sauce Plate
Abyss Gate Soy Sauce Plates are a masterpiece created in collaboration with "224 porcelain", a porcelain brand of Hizen Yoshida-yaki. The Abyss Gate of deliciousness opens when soy sauce is poured into the dish, so get your hands on one and give it a try!
| Outline of the product | |
| Manufacturer | 224porcelain |
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| Contents | 1 soy sauce dish, 11 cm in diameter, 2.4 cm high |
| Price | 4,400 yen (tax included) |
Saga Nori (Saga Seaweed) handed down from generation to generation
Saga's grilled laver is the result of the blessings of the Ariake Sea and production and processing techniques passed down from generation to generation. You can enjoy its crispy texture, rich flavor, and mellow aroma of the sea. The outer box inherits the nostalgic " Romancing SaGa 2" package design and comes with an extra sticker.
| Outline of the product | |
| Manufacturer | Sun Nori Co. |
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| Contents | 3 bags of grilled laver (from Saga Prefecture) (5 8-slices), 1 extra sticker |
| Price | 1,500 yen (tax included) |
Many other collaboration goods will be on sale, so please check the Romancing Saga Strategy Wiki for more details.
Lottery Gacha event to win a Romancing Saga Tour!
Ahead of the event starting in the fall in Saga Prefecture, the "Romancing Saga Gacha" will be held !Romancing Saga Gacha" lottery event will be held in preparation for the event starting in the fall in Saga Prefecture. The "Romancing Saga Gacha" will also include an invitation to the upcoming Romancing Saga 10th Anniversary Tour and a " Romantic Bedding Saga Neck Pillow," which can be used for adventures in the saga.
| Event Summary | |
| How to participate | Present the 3 types of business cards collected at the venue from companies and local governments *One person may participate up to once. |
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| Winning Prizes | Prize A: Pair of invitations to the Romancing Saga 10th Anniversary Tour Prize B: Romantic Bedding Saga neck pillow for 30 people Prize C: Romancing Saga 10th Anniversary poster for 100 people Prize for all participants: Prize exchange ticket for the 10th Anniversary Special Exhibition |
Saga event starts on November 30!
Romancing Saga 10th Anniversary Exhibition," a large-scale exhibition tracing the adventurers' paths.
Saga Prefecture will hold a large-scale event "Romancing Saga 10th Anniversary Exhibition " on November 30, 2024 (Saturday) to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Romancing Saga. Visitors will be able to enjoy original artwork from the "Saga" series and a variety of exhibits from the past Romancing Saga.
| Event Outline | |
| Venue | Saga Prefectural Museum (1-15-23 Jonouchi, Saga City, Saga Prefecture) |
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| Holding period | Saturday, November 30, 2024 - Sunday, January 19, 2025 |
| Closed | Mondays, December 29, 2024 (Sun) - January 1, 2025 (Wed) |
| Admission | Free of charge |
Romancing Saga Street" to experience new city attractions with Roma Saga
The road from JR Saga Station to SAGA SUNRISE PARK will be decorated with Romancing Saga as "Romancing Saga Street ". In addition, visitors will be able to experience the charms of the new town through collaboration with restaurants along the street and by enjoying a walk rally.
Message from the representative of Romancing Saga on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Romancing Saga
Yoshiyoshi Yamaguchi, Governor of Saga Prefecture
PR TIMESIt has been 10 years since SaGa and Saga sparked a miraculous collaboration. This project, which began in 2014, has delivered a one-of-a-kind "romantic experience" that can only be experienced in Saga, and has generated countless stories through the activities of adventurers from all over Japan. This year, Saga will finally enter a new stage as "SaGa, the Holy Land. This summer, the much-anticipated "Romancing Saga TOKYO" event will be held in Tokyo for the first time in 10 years, and in the fall, the stage will be moved to Saga for the "Romancing Saga Exhibition," which will look back on the adventurous journey, and Sunrise Street, which heads north from Saga Station, will be decorated in Romancing Saga style " The "Romasaga Street" will also be unveiled with new works of art. Romancing Saga 2024" is our way of saying thank you to all the saga fans and everyone involved in the Romancing Saga for the past 10 years. We will continue to support all adventurers with our utmost efforts so that those who have not yet experienced the "Romancing Saga" will love Saga Prefecture as the "Holy Land of SaGa". Let's enjoy the adventure beyond the scenario as you wish. Saga sakou! Roma Saga Saikou!
Akitoshi Kawazu, General Director of the "Saga" series
PR TIMESThirty years ago, when we were asked if we could collaborate on something that connected "Saga" series, the response was "Collaboration with a video game? It was a natural response at the time. Ten years ago, when we approached them again with no luck, we received an unexpected response. Let's do it together. That was the start of "Romancing Saga. What impressed me was the respect they showed for the game title "Romancing Saga" and its fans from the very beginning. I believe this is the reason why "Romancing Saga" has continued for 10 years. What will "Romancing Saga" be like 10 years from now? Just as the existence of video games has changed dramatically over the past 20 years, the meaning of the collaboration between Saga Prefecture and Romancing Saga will probably have changed dramatically by the time we celebrate our 20th anniversary. Unexpectedly for the better. Dreaming of such a decade from now, I would like to enjoy the present moment of the 10th anniversary.
Masanori Ichikawa, Producer of the "Saga" series
PR TIMESTen years have passed in the blink of an eye since we started collaborating with Saga Prefecture in 2014. I myself have been involved in this project for the past 10 years, and I have worked hard to make Saga Prefecture and the "Saga" series more exciting. It has been a decade of collaborations with many companies in Saga Prefecture, projects in conjunction with the local municipalities, and many other things. I believe that many game fans and fans of the "Saga" series have visited Saga Prefecture, become aware of its charms, and look forward to our regular collaborations. We are grateful for the efforts of the prefectural government officials and various staff members who think seriously about each collaboration and devise ways to make it happen. To everyone at Saga Prefecture, thank you so much for preparing such a place where games are not just something to play, but something that helps people. It feels like a milestone of some kind, but we are still halfway there. I hope that the charms of Saga Prefecture and the "Saga" series will be conveyed to the world.