Local craft and food events scheduled in Tokyo and Kumamoto

Two distinct regional events are scheduled to take place in Japan on November 7 and 8, 2026.

In Tokyo, the “Namara Iissho Hokkaido Fair” will be held at the Sangenjaya Fureai Hiroba in Setagaya Ward. Organized by the Hokkaido Federation of Commerce and Industry, the event features 41 booths from 31 municipalities. The fair aims to promote Hokkaido through the sale of local specialties and migration consultations, offering various gourmet items such as seafood, sweets, and processed goods.

In Kumamoto Prefecture, the Yamachiku manufacturer will host its annual “Itadaki no Hi” market at its second factory and direct retail store in Nankan Town. Now in its seventh year, the event brings together 21 companies from 13 prefectures to sell artisanal goods, including bamboo chopsticks, towels, and tableware. To manage expected traffic, organizers will provide a free shuttle bus service every 40 minutes from the ukara community center parking lot.