Tudashi Sasaki and his apprentice, Masanao Miyawaki, at the Oasis 21 Organic Farmers Asaichi in Nagoya. One of the best farmers markets around and well worth a visit if you are in Nagoya on a Saturday morning. A prolonged rainy season or just, you know, climate change, has kept the worst of summer's heat at bay for a few blessed weeks. Fields are damp and things slow to grow and tough to harvest, but this Midwesterner has been enjoying it. According to my neighbor, summer may be on its way, but we shall see. In the meantime, this week's bevy of markets is here to tempt and distract with tasty delights of the season and plenty of fun. Head on out and see what you can find! Koenji Farmers Market Saturday, July 20* Spotted a handful of years ago while riding the Chuo Line, this little market is still going strong. A circle of red awnings in front of the Za-Koenji Public Theatre marks the spot where friendly folks with good food and interesting stories await. *A wee b
Words about farmers markets, gardening, food and whatever else catches my fancy.