SAGA Sunrise Park

Saga, Japan

In hospitality

Wooden pedestrian deck lined with anker tables and large white inumbrina parasols in front of a glass-fronted building, with two women seated at the nearest table and the arena steps visible in the background.

In front of Japan's SAGA Arena, Hopper tables with Hopper shades line the vibrant pedestrian deck, creating a welcoming spot to pause. You’ll find the triangular Anker picnic tables with matching Inumbrina parasols shining subtly in front of the serene building. Whether it’s a quick coffee or an extended lunch, these shaded tables turn every visit into a moment of relaxation and enjoyment.

Togetherness in the spotlight

A variety of restaurants and shops adorn the new pedestrian deck connecting SAGA Arena to the Saga City Cultural Center. The open space in front of the arena often serves as a free stage for mini concerts and open-air parades. It's a delightful place to savor food, drinks, and shopping. Even if you're not heading to one of the many sports events or concerts, it’s a sensory-stimulating street, offering new encounters and discoveries with every visit. Take your time for a stroll, linger for a while, and you’ll notice: the architecture stands out in its simplicity, and the furniture remains intentionally subtle, fostering a peaceful ambiance, all designed to encourage connection and togetherness.

Two people seated at a long wooden hopper picnic table with integrated benches beneath a rectangular white shade canopy on a broad outdoor deck, with SAGA Arena visible behind them.

Staff member serving bottled drinks to a seated woman at a long wooden hopper picnic table in front of the SCOL HOUSE storefront with large glass doors and windows.

Is it Japandi or Wabi-Sabi?

The architecture and furniture selection reflect the warmth and simplicity of both styles, focusing on clean lines, natural materials, and a muted color palette, resulting in a magnificent outdoor space that is both functional and serene. Japandi emphasizes a balance between form and function, blending the warm charm of wabi-sabi with the sleek, modern aesthetics of Scandinavian design.

The use of honest materials is evident in both styles and is showcased here in the solid wood used for the carpentry, tabletops, and benches. Perhaps the galvanized steel furniture stands out even more? The blue-grey material blends seamlessly into the environment, while its inherent imperfections enhance its charm. The speckled zinc layer ages beautifully, and functionally. It’s unmatched. galvanized steel lasts a lifetime, and the steel Hopper legs are simply indestructible!