Arida Certified Mikan comes to the Chunichi Building
Nov 15–16Arida City, the mikan-growing town in Wakayama Prefecture, is holding a two-day promotional fair in central Nagoya this November. The star is Arida Certified Mikan (有田市認定みかん), the fruit the city puts through a strict inspection before it can carry the name. You can taste it, buy it, and try your luck in a lottery that is open only to visitors. Entry costs nothing.
Event overview: dates, venue and address
The fair runs on a Sunday and the Monday that follows, in the Zenkoku Center Hiroba (全国センター広場), an event space on the 5th floor of the Chunichi Building (中日ビル) in Sakae. The city says the aim is to raise the profile of the brand and find new buyers outside Wakayama.
| Event | Arida Certified Mikan promotional event |
|---|---|
| Dates | Sunday, November 15 and Monday, November 16, 2026 |
| Hours | Not stated in the announcement |
| Venue | Zenkoku Center Hiroba, 5F Chunichi Building |
| Address | 4-1-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi (愛知県名古屋市中区栄四丁目1番1号) |
| Admission | Free |
| Program | Tasting and sale of Arida Certified Mikan, a personal sales pitch from the Arida mayor, a lottery for visitors, an appearance by the mascot Aritakun |
| Organizer | Arida City Hall, Furusato Sosei Office (Wakayama Prefecture) (和歌山県 有田市役所 ふるさと創生室) |
| Contact | Furusato Sosei Office, Arida City Hall (contact person: Kitano) Tel 0737-22-3648 / Fax 0737-83-3108 Email [email protected] |
This is not the first time Arida has used this space. In June 2026 the city held a Certified Mikan Juice Fair at the same venue, so the November event is a return visit with the fruit itself in season.
What makes Arida Certified Mikan special
Arida mikan is already a well-known name in Japan. The certified label narrows it further: only fruit that clears a strict inspection gets it, and the city calls it the highest grade of Arida mikan. The photo below shows judges in suits scoring rows of extra-early satsuma mandarins at one of these inspections.
If you enjoy discovering regional produce like this, the hometown tax donation system is another way to support towns around Japan and get local goods in return. Our guide to the October changes to furusato nozei explains what donors need to know now.
What you can do at the venue
Before you go: what is not announced yet
The announcement leaves out several details you may want before making the trip:
- Opening hours on each day
- Prices for the mikan on sale
- Lottery prizes and entry conditions
- Which day and time the mayor will be at the venue
Accepted payment methods for the mikan sale have not been announced either. If you are still deciding which card to carry for day-to-day shopping in Japan, see our guide to credit cards for foreigners in Japan.
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FAQ
- Q. Is entry free?
- Yes. The organizer lists participation as free of charge.
- Q. What are the opening hours?
- The announcement does not give opening hours. Contact the Furusato Sosei Office at Arida City Hall before you go.
- Q. Can I buy the mikan at the venue?
- Yes. Arida Certified Mikan will be sold at the venue as well as offered for tasting. Prices have not been announced.
- Q. How does the lottery work?
- The lottery is for visitors only. The prizes and entry conditions have not been announced.
- Q. Where is the venue?
- The Zenkoku Center Hiroba on the 5th floor of the Chunichi Building, 4-1-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi.
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