Spinning the blessings of Yaginada, Hiroshima, and human endeavors. 'Nakaseto,' an experiential base renovated from a traditional house over 100 years old, begins operations. As the first phase, local trading company 'Yaginada Shoten' grand opens on [April 25, 2026].

Akitsumugu LLC (Headquarters: Akitsu-cho, Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture; Representative: Satoshi Fukushima) will launch "Nakaseto," a new experiential base created by renovating a 100-year-old traditional house.

A traditional house over 100 years old that will become the experiential base "Nakaseto" (before renovation)

As the first step, on April 25, 2026, a physical store "Yaginada Shoten" will open within Nakaseto, featuring carefully selected local products from the sea area "Yaginada," which has disappeared from maps.

Beyond merely selling products, it will serve as a base for a "co-creative trading company" that connects producers and consumers with deep trust, passing on the rich culture of Yaginada to the next generation.

What is "Yaginada," the sea area that disappeared from maps?

Yaginada is a former name used to refer to the inner bay area of the Seto Inland Sea, connecting Kawajiri, Akitsu, Yasura, Takehara, Osakikamijima, and the Tobishima Kaido.

Yaginada Area Map (Original)

With its mild climate, beautiful islands, tidal flats, and eelgrass beds, it is where "the life of the Seto Inland Sea" remains most vibrant,

and is also known as "Small Seto Inland Sea."

① Why is "Yaginada Shoten" being born from "Nakaseto" now?

In the Yaginada area, surrounded by rich seas and mountains, there are many businesses earnestly engaged in craftsmanship. However, there was a challenge that individual charms were scattered, and their true essence was not fully conveyed.

Therefore, we shed light on the former Kara residence, which was once the center of the community, and revitalized it as the base "Nakaseto." As its core, we will open "Yaginada Shoten," which will consolidate the region's attractions as a single "face." In the future, Nakaseto plans to develop into a complex base where visitors can experience not only food but also lifestyle and culture.

② Three values to experience at "Yaginada Shoten"

【Carefully Selected】Exquisite products to fully savor Yaginada The owner of "Yaginada Shoten" personally visits production areas and curates only carefully selected products. We offer local sake from breweries, seasonal agricultural and marine products, along with the stories of their producers.

【Space】The breath of a traditional house fostered by "Nakaseto" The earthen floor with strong beams and the Japanese-style room on the second floor bathed in soft light. A high-quality space where you can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and regain deep breathing enhances the rich time behind the products.

【Co-creation】Transforming consumers' "delicious" into regional power We collect real customer feedback through in-store tastings. "Yaginada Shoten" acts as a hub, feeding this back into producers' product development and sales strategies, thereby implementing a system where buyers and producers nurture the region together.

▼ Example of products handled

Maruichi Shoten-sama

Shimanami Brewery-sama

Kara Sake Brewery-sama

NPO Try-Angle-sama

③ Akitsumugu's vision for the future of "Nakaseto"

The will to spin and shape thoughts, embodied in the name "Akitsumugu." Starting with the opening of "Yaginada Shoten," with "Nakaseto" as our base, we will carefully weave a gentle society that respects all involved and develops sustainably.

With Gratitude: Holding a Special Opening Event

Yaginada Shoten will hold a special opening event on April 25, the day of its grand opening, to express gratitude to all the local people who have been involved so far,

and to everyone we will meet in the future. This day is an opportunity to actually experience the blessings of Yaginada and the craftsmanship of its producers.

Event Poster

Event Outline

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 Location: Yaginada Shoten (within Nakaseto) Reservation: Not required (some limited quantity products available)

Contents

・Sale of original bento boxes ・Mochi-maki (rice cake scattering) and Kashi-maki (sweets scattering) ・Product sales fair ・Tastings (special prices)

Information for the day

Taste, choose, and take home items selected by the owner on the spot.

We hope you find something that enriches your daily dining table.

Please feel free to stop by with your family.

Store/Base Overview

Representative Fukushima and the entrance to Nakaseto

Base Name: Nakaseto

Store Name: Yaginada Shoten Opening Date: April 25, 2026 Location: 3697 Mitsu, Akitsu-cho, Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture Operation: Akitsumugu LLC

Representative: Satoshi Fukushima

Official Website:https://akitumugu.site/ Official Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yaginada_store/