“HIROTA Ethical Marché THINK” Event Coming to Hirota Shrine on May 26

On Sunday, May 26, an event called “Hirota Ethical Marche THINK” will be held at Hirota Shrine.
（Thanks to Iroha-san for the tip!

Quoted from A marche held at Hirota Shrine in Nishinomiya. Carefully selected shops from around the Kansai region will be selling vegetables, accessories, baked sweets, leather goods, greenery, and more. There will also be ethical-themed workshops that everyone from children to adults can enjoy.

When is it?

Sunday, May 26, 2024
10:00–15:00

Where is it?

Hirota Shrine grounds

Here’s the map↓

The address is 7-7 Taishacho, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.

Who can join?

This event features ethical-themed shops and workshops. It’s something the whole family can enjoy, from children to adults of all ages.

Wait, what does “ethical” mean?

Simply put, it’s the idea of trying to “make a positive impact” through the small choices we make in everyday life. More specifically, the official website says it means thoughts and actions that show consideration for people, the global environment, society, and the local community.

What kinds of shops will be there?

Food and drink

• MAG CAT CAFE（crepes and cat-shaped cookies）
• チムニー珈琲焙煎所（home-roasted craft coffee beans）
• ルワンダのコーヒーと雑貨店（Rwandan coffee）
• Gelateria Monction（Italian-made gelato）
• ST-lala（coffee from the Philippines）
• Caferret’s（café drinks and panini）
• AM Trading Office（frying pans that use olive oil）
• HTT台湾（Taiwanese soul food and sweets）
• 淡路島バーガー宝塚（gourmet burgers）
• TORIKARA STAND（karaage fried chicken）
• Goto Market（various roasted sweet potatoes）

Retail shops

• 流木アート　由（driftwood art）
• shizen to m.（accessories made with natural materials）
• ゆのき花店（flower seedlings and mixed plantings）
• Memory Art – AYAIRO（finger art eco bags）
• キッズコーチング®Junco（child-rearing support services）
• qoo candle／florets（handmade candles）
• 夕空（recycled accessories）
• 香enn（accessories suitable for people with metal allergies）
• バリ島とマレーシア雑貨Sing Ken Ken（goods from Bali and Malaysia）
• Lily（slime decorating workshop）
• Umino（accessories made with materials from the sea）
• とよだ疊店（domestically made tatami）
• ewelry & Garden party（natural stone accessories）
• osuzu.（original animal illustration goods）
• かつら農園（wood products from Tamba-Sasayama）
• 山中菓子店（handmade sweets）
• Micore.candle（soy wax candles）
• Nnatural（dried flower works）
• archshop（handmade goods）
• atelier Claire（handmade sweets）
• atelier Achim and kissa（handmade accessories and coffee beans）
• handmade zakka mamnan（handmade goods）

For more details about “Hirota Ethical Marche THINK,” click →here

Lastly

There’s a slime workshop that kids will love, plus plenty of food like karaage, crepes, and gelato. It’s happening on May 26.

※Iroha-san, thank you for the information!!
■■■We’re looking for tips!■■■