SAGA MADO, a select shop featuring curated products from Saga Prefecture, will host a 9-day pop-up event titled "Saga no Yama POP UP" (Saga Mountains Pop-Up) from November 22 (Saturday) to November 30 (Sunday), 2025. The event will showcase a carefully selected collection of items related to Saga's mountains.
This pop-up brings together products from collaborators involved in Saga Prefecture's mountain-related initiatives, including "YAMAOSM" and "Yama no Kaigi" (tentative). Visitors can find a diverse range of items such as azuma bags made from hand towels perfect for hiking companions, delicious ramen ideal for camping meals, and character goods featuring "TITI," a mysterious creature inhabiting Saga's mountains.
Saga's mountains are characterized by their low elevation and gentle slopes, making them accessible and approachable. The event offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the charm of these familiar mountains through a curated selection of quality products.
Event Details
Period: November 22 (Saturday) to November 30 (Sunday), 2025, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Location: SAGA MADO Special Area (1F Combox Saga Ekimae, 1-4-17 Ekimae Chuo, Saga City)
YAMAOSM Product Selection
■ Yamakawa Ramen Koishi Duck Soy Sauce - 385 yen (tax included)
Mirokuya Shumen Kobo Co., Ltd.
A duck soy sauce ramen combining rich soy sauce aroma with the umami of duck. Designed specifically for camping, it can be prepared in a single pot, making it perfect for various outdoor scenes.
■ Karatsu Hand Towel Hon-zome Azuma Bag - 1,320 yen (tax included)
Karatsu Nobori Dyeing Fukuta Dyeworks
A compact azuma bag featuring traditional auspicious patterns hand-dyed using "Mon" cotton fabric for hand towels. When folded, it can be used as a handkerchief or eco-bag, making it a versatile accessory.
■ Lacquer-Dyed Scrunchie - 2,200 yen (tax included)
Tosu Urushi Association
A plant-dyed product using unutilized lacquer wood materials. Silk fabric dyed with the core material of lacquer trees creates a gentle scrunchie for your hair.
■ Lacquer-Dyed Drawstring Pouch - 4,950 yen (tax included)
Tosu Urushi Association
A plant-dyed drawstring pouch using unutilized lacquer wood materials. Features tie-dye techniques and is perfect for storing cosmetics and other daily items.
About YAMAOSM
Saga's mountains are characterized by their low elevation and gentle connection to the plains. YAMAOSM is a project that re-examines the value of Saga's mountains through media and works to discover connections with daily life together.
The project aims to encourage people to recognize the value of Saga's mountains as an extension of everyday life, increase opportunities to interact with nature and mountain-related people, and foster affection for the mountains.
TITI Character Merchandise
About TITI
▼ What is TITI?
TITI is a monster.
A mysterious creature inhabiting Saga's mountains, inspired by the UMA (unidentified mysterious animal) "YETI."
TITI lives in various places throughout Saga's mountains.
▼ What does TITI do?
TITI communicates the "lifestyle of Saga's mountains."
TITI lives with love and hope, helping more people learn about the charm of Saga's mountains while valuing connections with nature, culture, and the local community.
About SAGA MADO
SAGA MADO introduces carefully selected Saga Prefecture products each season, ranging from traditional ceramics like Imari-Arita ware and Karatsu ware to items created by young artisans with fresh perspectives, everyday-use foods and goods, and original SAGA MADO merchandise.
Official Website: https://sagamado.jp/
