Saga Prefecture launches Romancing Saga 2026 tourism project

Saga Prefecture is launching “Romancing Saga 2026,” a collaborative tourism project with Square Enix’s “SaGa” video game series. Entering its 12th year, the initiative runs from October 12, 2026, to March 22, 2027.

The program features various workshops and regional experiences themed around traditional crafts and local food culture. Key activities include “Romancing Saga Training Dojos” across eight regions, such as making manhole-patterned stools in Saga City, crafting kumihimo keychains in Karatsu, and painting Yuno dolls in Takeo. Other experiences include tea brewing in Ureshino, magatama carving in Yoshinogari, and pottery painting in Imari and Arita.

Culinary collaborations are also central to the event, featuring “Romancing Saga Ramen” at various locations and specialized crab-eating experiences in the Tara-Takezaki Onsen region. Participants can also engage in a digital stamp rally via the SAGATOCO app and earn rankings through the “Romancing Saga Way” certification system.