[220th Anniversary] 'Premium Gift' collection born from customer feedback: A 17-page opening spread featuring 14 famous brands nationwide.

Saga Tamaya Co., Ltd. (HQ: 2-5 Nakano-koji, Saga City, Saga Prefecture; President: Yuto Yamakoshi) began early acceptance for 'Saga Tamaya Mid-Year Gifts 2026' on June 3, 2026. Additionally, the 'Mid-Year Rose Gift Center' will be held in the 7th-floor event hall of the South Building from June 24 to August 3, 2026, with an expanded venue.

To mark its 220th anniversary, the company has issued a gift catalog featuring 880 items. The first 17 pages feature a 'Premium Gift' collection of exquisite items from famous shops and master craftspeople nationwide. By selecting products with both 'status' and 'novelty' through a department store's discerning eye, the store proposes the joy of choosing and the pleasure of giving.

[Premium Gifts Born from Customer Feedback]

This project was triggered by candid customer comments such as, 'Saga Tamaya doesn't have anything very interesting these days.'

As the oldest department store in Kyushu reaching its 220th anniversary, the company wanted to propose gifts that would make people think, 'I definitely want to give a gift from Tamaya.' This sentiment led to the creation of the 'Premium Gift' collection, leveraging networks with famous shops, producers, and craftspeople across Japan.

Takeshi Ninoyu, Saga Tamaya's general producer who supervised this project, stated: 'I aimed for the sparkle of an overturned toy box. I wanted to rekindle the aspiration and extraordinary splendor that department stores originally possessed. By delivering both the 'status' of famous shops and the 'novelty' that is appreciated in this era, I hoped to propose a gift experience that excites both the giver and the recipient.'

[The 'Premium Gift' Collection]

The Premium Gift collection consists of 19 items across four themes: 'Masterpieces from Famous Shops,' 'Tradition and Innovation,' 'Omi Gourmet,' and 'Lifestyle Items.'

[Masterpieces from Famous Shops]

Tokyo, Nishiazabu: [Al Porto] Top-class Italian cuisine by 'Master' Mamoru Kataoka, who maximizes the flavor of ingredients. Popular pasta sauces, including the classic 'Pomodoro' and 'Bolognese,' allow for easy preparation at home. [Al Porto Pasta Sauce Set, 2 types, 5 bags each]: 8,731 yen (Early discount: 8,514 yen)

Tokyo, Kyobashi: [Toshi Yoroizuka] Exquisite, heartwarming sweets crafted with reliable technique and sincerity by Toshihiko Yoroizuka. These sweets blend visual beauty and deep flavor by maximizing the quality of seasonal fruits and ingredients. [Verrine Vert Assortment, 3 types]: 6,316 yen

Kyoto Cuisine: [Kinobu] Exquisite items where 'Kyoto Cuisine Revolutionary' Takuji Takahashi fuses traditional flavors with novel ideas. Features specially made roast beef, carefully roasted to bring out the natural flavor of the meat with a moist, tender texture. [Sansho Pepper Roast Beef]: 16,261 yen (600g)

Ise-Shima: [Shima Kanko Hotel] Seafood from Ise-Shima, where top female chef Hiroe Higuchi impressed world leaders at the summit. A set featuring a traditional dish and a luxurious abalone soup. [Ise Lobster & Abalone Cream Soup Set]: 10,476 yen

Roast Beef: [Lawry's The Prime Rib] A high-class restaurant with its main branch in Beverly Hills. Famous for its American-style prime rib, slow-roasted to condense the flavor. [Prime Rib Set Half Pound (230g)]: 12,183 yen

[Tradition and Innovation] Gelato: [GELATO808] Exquisite gelato presented by the Japanese representative at the World Gelato Championship. Handmade gelato that cherishes the natural taste of ingredients.