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On April 27th, the Zuisenkyô Marchè was held at the Ohito Zuisenkyô, with 10 stalls set up, and included producers using the MOA Nature Farming Method, food stores, and general goods stores. As it was the first day of Japan’s long Golden Week holiday, the market was visited by families looking forward to shopping and interacting with the vendors at the stalls.

 

 

The MOA Nature Farming Culture Foundation and Nature Farming producers from neighboring areas set up stalls and sold vegetables such as komatsuna greens, daikon radish, and taro, as well as Nature Farming produced rice. They also offered samples of “Kumaminori,” a type of rice developed as a variety suitable for Nature Farming, and explained the significance of developing new varieties. They also sold vegetable and flower seedlings such as cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and petunias.

 

 

In addition, the Mishima Organic School Lunch Project, which promotes food education in Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture, introduced children’s agricultural experiences and miso making through photos. There were also vendors selling rice flour bread and handmade woodwork goods, experiences such as planting shiitake mushroom spores into logs, making colored sand art, and relaxing hand massages.

 

 

Nature Farming grown vegetables and processed foods were on sale at the Ohito Pal Store. Azaleas, yamabuki, peonies, wisterias, and spiraeas were all in full bloom here and there in the Western-style park and other areas of the site. Visitors enjoyed shopping, chatting with vendors, watching children try their hand at inoculating plants, and strolling with their families to look at the flowers, all enjoying their time at Ohito Zuisenkyô in their own way.

 

 

“I was looking forward to the Marché. Since we started using MOA natural foods, my often sickly child has become healthier, and I have realized that food and the way we eat are important for health. That’s why I participate in the Marché every time.” “It’s not just the shopping; it’s also fun to listen to the stall owners who are involved in food education activities and particular about farming. The azaleas were in full bloom and we were able to take a leisurely walk, making it a wonderful holiday.”

 

The Zuisenkyô Marché is held regularly between April and December, and the next one is scheduled for July 13th.