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Visit some great Farmer’s Markets as you travel around Japan and be introduced to Organic Farms and local fruit, vegetables, homemade local specialties and even local crafts with Joan Bailey’s Market Watch column focusing on Eco-Travel in Japan. Farming is an important part of Japan’s local communities and a great way to learn about some great local food and drinks around Japan while eating fresh, healthy, organic food.
Market Watch
Eat Local Kobe
Eat Local Kobe Farmer’s market was established just over five years ago to give local organic growers a much-needed outlet. Eat L...
Market Watch
Ito Marche
Long famed for its onsen and beaches, Ito City recently added a new event to its repertoire: the Ito Marche. Started in July ...
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Koenji Market
The Koenji Market is a lively monthly affair where growers and producers from Ibaraki, Fukushima and Saitama prefectures join a n...
Markets
Up Market in Osaka
There wasn’t much to see in Ashiharabashi before Up Market set out its first tents six years ago. Former home to Osaka’s leather-...
Markets
Shizuoka Organic Festival
Nestled in a wooded corner of the Shizuoka Exercise Park, the Shizuoka Organic Festival might be difficult to find if it weren’t ...
Markets
Osanbashi Marche
The newest addition to the array of farmers markets in the Tokyo and Yokohama regions is the Osanbashi Marche. When no ships are ...
Markets
Ark Hills Marche
Tucked away in Roppongi, a part of the city known for nightclubs, expensive hotels and high-end dining, is the Ark Hills Marche. ...
Markets
Onomichi Farmers Market
At the trailhead of the Shimanami Kaido Bike Trail in Onomichi is a lovely little monthly market aptly named Onomichi Family Kitc...