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Exciting Debut of SAGA Marche at Rakuten Food Festival 2025

The renowned gourmet festival, "Rakuten Food Festival," is set to take place from October 10 to 13, 2025, at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo. This year, SAGA Marche will make its inaugural appearance, representing the best of Saga Prefecture's culinary offerings. Operated by the Saga Prefecture Product Distribution Design Corporation, SAGA Marche aims to expand the market for local products and showcase the unique flavors of the region.

During the festival, visitors will have the chance to explore a variety of rare products such as Warasubo (a type of fish) and Mutsugoro (mudskipper), alongside a wide range of delicious local cuisine from Saga. This event promises to be a food lover's paradise, and attendees are encouraged to experience these exceptional flavors firsthand.

Event Details

• - Dates: October 10-13, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (last day until 7:00 PM)
• - Location: Yoyogi Park Event Area, within the 16th Kyushu Tourism & Product Fair in Yoyogi 2025, located at 2-3 Jinnan, Shibuya, Tokyo.
• - Admission: Free

This year's festival will feature products from various vendors that specialize in food, sweets, and snacks available on the "Rakuten Marketplace." An engaging stamp rally will be held at the venue, where participants can collect stamps from purchases made at designated stalls. Collecting these stamps will earn them special goodies related to the iconic "Shopping Panda" and points redeemable on Rakuten.

Additionally, online coupons for use on the Rakuten Marketplace will be distributed as part of the promotional activities, providing even more incentive for attendees to explore and enjoy the offerings.

About SAGA Marche

Since its launch in the summer of 2020, SAGA Marche has operated as the official EC mall for Saga Prefecture, utilizing platforms such as Rakuten and Yahoo! Shopping to enhance the distribution of local products. The primary objective is to create broader market opportunities beyond the prefecture and support local businesses in securing sales chances.

• - SAGA Marche on Rakuten: Visit SAGA Marche
• - SAGA Marche on Yahoo Shopping: Explore SAGA Marche

Support for Local Producers

The Saga Prefecture Product Distribution Design Corporation was established in April 2017 within the Saga Industry Promotion Organization (a public interest incorporated foundation) to support local small and medium enterprises. This initiative focuses on enhancing the value of Saga's products, strengthening links between producers and consumers while promoting local brand awareness both domestically and across international markets.

In conclusion, the Rakuten Food Festival will serve as an excellent venue for SAGA Marche to introduce local delicacies and create a vibrant cultural exchange through food. Don’t miss this opportunity from October 10 to 13, 2025, and explore the diverse culinary landscape of Saga Prefecture at Yoyogi Park!