Have Fun & Be Ethically Conscious at Markets in Kyoto
In May, you can spend a pleasant time outside and one of the best ways to enjoy yourself is to explore flea markets in the City – you will enjoy the unexpected discovery of antiques, handmade sweets and accessories, all kinds of new and old items, and meeting nice people! Among the many markets held in Kyoto, KVG would like to introduce two where people with goodwill who consider the environment and sustainability gather.
naked market
— Building a future with people who share common "likes" and "enjoyment"
“naked market” is a fun and ethical event where, with your own containers and eco-bags in hand, you can enjoy talking with producers and vendors, and reconsider what is a “truly rich life.” With a “sale by volume,” “plant-based,” and “plastic-free” concept, the naked market offers you both the opportunity of earth-friendly ethical shopping and congenial interaction with people.
Maaya Hanson, the founder of naked market
The organizer is Maaya Hanson, a Kyoto native. “In 2020, I moved to the suburbs of Kyoto, and began to feel that I wanted to organize a community-based market with the people who could share same concerns and interest. I started naked market with the hope of reducing the amount of disposable plastic waste from everyday shopping, and to create a warm, person-to-person cycle where people can purchase vegetables, clothing, and other items directly from producers we can trust,”says Maaya.
Unlike supermarkets, the unique appeal of naked market is that you can talk with the vendors and producers directly about the characteristics and stories of each product. Join naked market and you will become more aware of conscious consumption and how to use an item sustainably and simply, as well as enjoying shopping and meeting people!
naked market “nature” & “weekday”
Address: 5-1 Osumi Kokuzodani, Kyotanabe City (TAMISA Matsui Yamate Studio / yinyang)
10:00-15:00; Check their Instagram for the schedule.
1000Market
— A market creating a “circle of goodwill” through “Honma-mon”in both spirit and quality
Kiyomizu Temple is one of the symbols of the ancient capital of Kyoto, and a must-see that most tourists from Japan and abroad visit. 1000Market is held every month at this 1200-year -old World Heritage temple. The market is part of the “OKAGESAN” project initiated by Rev. Shoin Onishi, the Secretary-General assistant of Kiyomizu Temple.
“OKAGESAN is a group that will create and develop various activities from the Kiyomizu area in Kyoto with the aim of creating the future by connecting the ‘authentic spirits’ who respect and review old customs while identifying what is truly important to live today. We believe that the circle of goodwill is essential for sustainability in this day and age,” says Rev. Onishi.
Launched in April 2022, 1000Market has been held on the 28th of every month in front of the Kiyomizu Temple main gate following three core concepts : 1) passing on traditional craftsmanship and culture to the future, 2) reducing food waste, and 3) building a network among people.
Encounter a wide variety of“authentic” products: Japanese crafts including ceramics, metalwork, dyed fabrics, Japanese paintings, organically grown vegetables and processed goods, sweets, natural cosmetics, and more at 1000Market!
Address: Kiyomizu Temple; 9:00-16:00 / Held on the 28th of every month