Japan Farmers Markets

Hey, Joan, you've convinced me!

2016-10-23T12:30:22.001-04:00

Hey, Joan, you've convinced me!

Joan, very interesting post. I had no idea about F...

2016-10-21T14:46:32.444-04:00

Joan, very interesting post. I had no idea about F1 and Heirloom seeds. Happy planting!

Hi Kunjika, Such a list is pretty hard to compile...

2016-09-18T03:13:24.295-04:00

Hi Kunjika,

Such a list is pretty hard to compile. I think the ones you see on WWOOF are a good start. You could also look at some of the websites of the farmers markets I list here and go to each farm's site. Good luck!

I think Autumn is the best time in general, althou...

2016-09-18T03:09:23.792-04:00

I think Autumn is the best time in general, although each season offers something unique. Summer is hot and humid, but once you get up to the huts it is a million times cooler. Winter tends to see the huts close, but those that remain open are cozy spots for those that brave snowy trails. Spring is also quite nice, but the weather can be somewhat unpredictable and still cool, so be prepared for rain, snow, and cold. I hope that's a little helpful...

Hi Eliza, Welcome to Tokyo and I'm glad you h...

2016-09-18T03:06:18.310-04:00

Hi Eliza,

Welcome to Tokyo and I'm glad you have found this information useful. It was a relief to me, too, when we came to find these markets. They are fun and tasty adventures.

I'm a big fan of the Earth Day Market in Yoyogi Park as the hands-down best place for seasonal fruit and veg that is reasonably priced. The UNU Market is also good, but the Earth Day Market is all organic and has the best atmosphere, I think. Although, each one has its own unique characteristics.

Good luck and have fun!

Thank you so much for providing this information! ...

2016-09-17T00:26:23.627-04:00

Thank you so much for providing this information! I've just moved to Tokyo from Australia and really miss the high quality fruit and veg that I used to buy at the local markets in my hometown - I find the quality of supermarket fresh groceries to be noticeably lower than back home. Is there a particular market that you'd recommend for reliably high quality (yet not too pricey!) fresh fruit and veg? Thanks again :)

Hi Joan...looks great..would love to do a walking ...

2016-09-05T15:43:54.431-04:00

Hi Joan...looks great..would love to do a walking foosy tour of Japan...is there a best time of year to come? Thanks

Hello Joan, Could you tell me of some organic/non ...

2016-07-02T12:42:48.926-04:00

Hello Joan,
Could you tell me of some organic/non organic farms in Japan?
ones in country side.
I need a list of some family run, independent run farms in rural Japan.
Similar to the list one sees on workaway and WWOOF websites.
your help will be appericiated
thank you :)

great

2016-06-16T03:02:16.777-04:00

great

Beetroot remains a rare gem in Japan, although I d...

2016-01-22T00:16:19.477-05:00

Beetroot remains a rare gem in Japan, although I do occasionally find it at the UNU Farmers Market and at the Earth Day Market. I have also seen it at Yokohama's Kitanaka Marche. An organic farmer there carries it, and it is scrumptious. Some supermarkets also have it, but I've never shopped for it there. Good luck!

Does anyone know where to get beetroot in the Toky...

2016-01-22T00:04:07.324-05:00

Does anyone know where to get beetroot in the Tokyo area?
Thank you!

I hear you. I see it everywhere, and I just feel s...

2015-12-29T21:41:30.065-05:00

I hear you. I see it everywhere, and I just feel sick about it. I've heard all the arguments against it, but I'm not buying it. Some of them seem reasonable, but mostly only in the context of industrialized monoculture farming. The more and more I read, the more and more I see how happy the plants are with mulch, how rich the soil is underneath and how delicious the vegetables are, I give bare soil less credibility.

"For the record, I don't believe in bare ...

2015-12-08T05:30:59.156-05:00

"For the record, I don't believe in bare soil."

Believe me. It is out there. I have seen it with my own eyes!

2015-07-21T01:42:17.739-04:00

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Great info. We love vermicomposting around here an...

2015-07-06T14:04:07.307-04:00

Great info. We love vermicomposting around here and it's really amped up our composting efforts. Mel at catesgarden.com

Hi Bonolo, I might suggest contacting James Kemp ...

2015-06-03T02:57:31.232-04:00

Hi Bonolo,

I might suggest contacting James Kemp at Japan's branch of Can O'Worms. Here is their website: our local website: http://www.tumbleweed-japan.com/

It is all in Japanese, but if you contact them directly you'll be in business. James is also quite knowledgeable and will help you get things rolling.

Hi Lisa, Yes, I do! I wrote an article for Kansai ...

2015-06-03T02:52:16.386-04:00

Hi Lisa, Yes, I do! I wrote an article for Kansai Scene not too long ago about a few different options. Here is a link to the article. https://www.kansaiscene.com/2014/01/growing-momentum/

I think what you might find the most useful will be the list of places to buy these products near the end. Good luck and let me know what you find!
Joan

hi, there where can I find a good composting bin ...

2015-05-24T01:26:16.185-04:00

hi, there

where can I find a good composting bin for a flat in Chubu?

thanks

Hello Joan, I'm Lisa and I'll be moving t...

2015-05-23T17:52:21.922-04:00

Hello Joan,

I'm Lisa and I'll be moving to Kyoto with a vegan friend for an exchange year.
Do you have any knowledge of organic farms/markets in the Kansai area?

Thank you for what you are doing.
Lisa

good blog on healthy foods

2015-05-21T01:51:34.963-04:00

good blog on healthy foods

Good blog on healthy foods.

2015-05-21T01:50:53.021-04:00

Good blog on healthy foods.

Good question. I know of one grower/producer of or...

2015-03-19T01:56:37.692-04:00

Good question. I know of one grower/producer of organic flours at the Earth Day Market in Tokyo. He may have some to share. Rice straw might be a good swap, though, and easier to find. What do you think?

Glad you liked it! Well, let me know when you vent...

2015-03-19T01:55:11.653-04:00

Glad you liked it! Well, let me know when you venture over. I'll make sure you get a taste. It's worth the trip!

Fascinating article, thanks Joan. It looks like I&...

2015-03-18T11:58:04.890-04:00

Fascinating article, thanks Joan. It looks like I'll have to visit Japan to sample it - there's no way I can mimic the conditions it prefers!

Thank you for this interesting article. Do you kn...

2015-03-12T10:45:05.311-04:00

Thank you for this interesting article.

Do you know of any Japanese farms who are able to supply wheat straw bales suitable for people wanting to try out Joel Karsten's straw bale Gardening method in Japan? Ideally organic, but if not, any? Thanks!