On Sunday, September 8, I went to Kabutoyama Marché, held on the second Sunday of every month at undyed+.
The handmade-style garland was so cute. This kind of thing really makes you excited, especially if you’re a woman.
Exterior and Entrance
At the entrance, there are signs for the exhibitors.
Next to the signs, seasonal vegetables are lined up. Is it just me, or do they look more vibrant and lively than the ones you see at the supermarket?
Inside the Shop
Inside, there was cutlery with the warmth of wood,
soft-looking, warm-looking felt items,
and WORLD portraits and goods by illustrator kaori.
After leaving, I regretted not having her draw my portrait…
Please forgive rookie writer Niko for missing a lot of details on her first reporting assignment.
Handmade bread made with natural yeast.
Since I visited after noon, there weren’t many food items left, but everything looked delicious.
You can even sample jam!
There’s also coffee brewed by the head instructor of Makibo Juku.
“Coffee is a fresh food.” That was the first time I’d ever heard that.
Just as freshly cooked rice tastes best, coffee is apparently at its best right after roasting.
That day, for the first time, I got to eat freshly roasted beans as they were. They were fragrant, with a strong bitterness. It felt like a very grown-up experience. lol
Even though I love coffee, I ended up leaving without trying the delicious coffee…
They seem to offer a freshly roasted coffee class, so if you’re interested, definitely check it out.
Apparently, they’ll teach even just one person!!
There were also other foods, like naka’s Thai cuisine and Mr. Hwang’s Korean dishes, but I didn’t get any photos at all…
Event Dates
Kabutoyama Marché is scheduled to be held again this year on 10/13, 11/10, and 12/8.
It’s open from around 9:00 to around 15:00. I like how relaxed that “around” feels. But apparently it ends once the products sell out, so I recommend going in the morning.
Thoughts
A marché brings together all kinds of shops, and that alone makes it exciting and feel like a great deal!
For rookie writer Niko, it was a bittersweet reporting debut, but it was more thrilling than visiting as a regular customer, and I had fun.
There are a lot of things I want to reflect on, so I’ll make use of them in future reporting!!
