Garlic braids at the Sapporo Farmers Market. Hot weather Hokkaido dreaming continues... This weekend finds the standard round of markets that will surely be full to overflowing with summer fare and then some. Eggplants , a Japanese classic summer vegetable, should be there in abundance, as will tomatoes , cucumbers , and okra. Goya, too, should be making an appearance and string beans won't be far behind. Curry, anyone? UN University Market Every Saturday and Sunday A massive weekend affair that is great fun and features a variety of fruits and vegetables and prepared products from all over Japan. Plus, there's a most excellent selection of food trucks offering everything from salad to zingy curry to roast chicken to falafel! 10am to 4pm Map Roppongi Market Every Saturday A first visit to this market was well worth the trek for the number of organic growers and getting to meet a Tokyo farmer from just down the tracks in Kokobunji! 10am to 2pm Map
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