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It has been revealed that Saga Prefecture has put together the “Saga Matsuri ~Saga mo Saikou!!!!!!~” event as a part of its local project “Saga Prize!” and as collaboration with the anime Osomatsu-san.
In addition to being home to one of Japan’s three great pine forests, Nijino Matsubara, Saga Prefecture is packed with products and names that use matsu (Japanese for pine). This summer, a collaborative project bringing together Osomatsu-san (set in Karatsu, Saga) and that theme of matsu has taken root.
Prior to the event in Saga Prefecture there will be a special limited-time event at Saga Matsuri Izakaya in Ikebukuro from June 30 until July 3 so fans in Tokyo can enjoy the Saga Matsuri, as well!
Saga Matsuri Izakaya has redesigned its interior based on the izakaya (Japanese for a bar or pub) in the anime. They’re also offering a collaborative menu based on the characters using famous Saga products, as well as limited edition goods.
The latest details will be released through the official Saga Matsuri Twitter account. If you happen to be in the area this summer, be sure to check out the Saga Prefecture and Osomatsu-san “Saga Matsuri ~Saga mo Saikou!!!!!!~” events!
Recreating that Izakaya Scene! Saga Prefecture x Osomatsu-san Collaborative Saga Matsuri Izakaya
Name: Saga Matsuri Izakaya
Dates & Times: June 30 (Thurs.) to July 3 (Sun.), 4:00 pm / 6:30 pm / 9:00 pm (by reservation)
Entry: Only those who have applied for a reservation on the official site will be allowed entry.
Location: Daishou Ikebukuro Higashiguchi Building, 3F & 45F
Address: 1-27-8 Minami Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo-to 171-0022
Menu: An original collaborative menu using famous products from Saga. It offers a lot of delicious goods that capture the heart of Saga like Squid Dumplings and Gyorokke. For details, please see the official site.
Details about the Saga Prefecture x Osomatsu-san Original Collaborative Items
400 yen (tax included)
Round rice cake representing the flowers and trunks of the pine trees found in Nijino Matsubara. Fresh rice is taken from Saga Prefecture, boiled and dried. It then expands, and is mixed with concentrated starch syrup. There are wrappings based on each of the six siblings.
300 yen(tax included)
The B-grade cuisine representative of Saga: Gyorokke. Carrots and onions are finely cut and mixed in a sauce, flavored with curry powder, and it’s then dressed in breadcrumbs and fried. It has a strong curry flavor, so it’s perfect to go with alcohol! The heroine Totoko, daughter of the owners of the local fish shop, appears on the packaging in a fish costume.
200 yen (tax included)
Matsuba (pine needles in Japanese) have been used in medicine for ages. This Matsuba Cider has pine needle extract for a drink that’s good for you. This cider is being released with an original label and “Matsu Juice” that Osomatsu-san fans are sure to recognize.
Other items like the limited edition “Saga Matsuri ~Saga mo Saikou!!!!!!~” A4-sized clear file (300 yen, tax included) will be sold as well. For details about these, please see the official site!
Source: PR TIMES
