Farmers Market @UNU
Farmers gather from throughout Japan in what might seem like incongruous surroundings: Tokyo’s upscale Aoyama district, known for its concentration of high-end fashion boutiques. Here the farmers sell organically and naturally grown produce as well as foods made with such ingredients — everything from tea to bread and sweets.
Among the remarkable attributes of this market are the consistency and frequency with which it has been held — every Saturday and Sunday since its inception in 2008 with nary a break, a rare feat for a market of this kind in Tokyo — and the high number of participating vendors, totaling about 95. With many appearing regularly, they enjoy friendly interactions with each other and with their customers. Another feature of the market is the frequency of special events showcasing products like sake and coffee, often held at the same time.