10:00–15:00 · About 50 shops · Live music and workshops
Okumachi Ichi (おくまちいち2026) is a one-day market held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 10:00 to 15:00 in the orchard and lookout plaza of the West Garden at Machida Yakushiike Park Shikisai no Mori (町田薬師池公園四季彩の杜 西園) in Machida, Tokyo. Around 50 shops gather in one place, selling handmade crafts, art, plants, vintage tools and furniture, clothing and food. The organizers describe it as the biggest event of the year at the West Garden, and the press release says more than 10,000 people attend.
If you like flea markets, maker markets or just a slow day outdoors with good coffee, this is worth a look. Below you will find the key facts, what kind of shops to expect, the rain plan and the points you should confirm on the official page before you head out.
Key facts at a glance
Image: Keep Will Dining Co., Ltd. (from the PR TIMES press release)| Event | Okumachi Ichi 2026 |
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| Date and time | Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 10:00–15:00 |
| Venue | Orchard and lookout plaza, West Garden, Machida Yakushiike Park Shikisai no Mori 3105 Honmachida, Machida, Tokyo |
| Shops | About 50 (food, crafts, art, clothing, plants, vintage goods) |
| Also on | Workshops, live music, kamishibai (picture-card storytelling) |
| Organizer | NEST Machida Joint Venture (designated manager of the Machida Yakushiike Park Shikisai no Mori group) |
| Co-organizer | Okumachi Ichi Executive Committee |
| Sponsor | On the Way Co., Ltd. |
| Admission | Not stated in the announcement. Please check the official event page. |
What you can buy and eat
The appeal of this market is that it is not tied to one theme. Shops are spread across the orchard and the lookout plaza, so you can wander between stalls, pick things up, and chat with the people who made them. The organizers gave these examples.
Image: Keep Will Dining Co., Ltd. (from the PR TIMES press release)| Goods | Examples from the organizers |
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| Clothing | European vintage clothing; monpe work trousers sewn from African fabric |
| Vintage | Old tools and antique furniture |
| Tableware and woodwork | Pottery by individual makers; wooden crafts |
| Accessories | Glass and metalwork accessories |
| Plants | Flowers and plants |
| Food and drink | Examples from the organizers |
|---|---|
| Bakery | Baked goods made with seasonal fruit; bread |
| Coffee | Specialty coffee |
| Meals | Tacos, South Indian food, Indonesian food, spice curry |
A simple plan that works well: do a loop of the stalls first, grab a pastry or some bread, then sit down with a coffee before deciding what to buy. The individual shop list and prices were not in the announcement, so look at the official page or the West Garden Instagram for updates.
Image: Keep Will Dining Co., Ltd. (from the PR TIMES press release)Live music, workshops and kamishibai
Image: Keep Will Dining Co., Ltd. (from the PR TIMES press release)This is not only a place to shop. The day also includes live music, hands-on workshops and kamishibai, the traditional Japanese picture-card storytelling. The organizers say both adults and children can spend the day in their own way, which makes it an easy family outing.
The performance schedule, workshop content and any fees for workshops were not included in the announcement. If you want to join a specific workshop, check the official page in advance.
What happens if it rains
- If the organizers call off the event because of rain, the market moves indoors within the park and runs on a smaller scale.
- Some shops will not take part on a rainy day.
- The go/no-go decision is announced on the West Garden official website and social media by 10:00 the day before (November 2).
If you are coming for a particular shop, check the official channels the morning before, as the lineup may be smaller in the rain.
Before you go: what to check
The announcement leaves a few practical details out. Please confirm these on the official event page or the West Garden Instagram:
- Admission: whether entry is free was not stated.
- Getting there: transport and parking information was not included.
- Payment: which shops take cards or cashless payment was not announced.
- Weather: the rain decision, posted by 10:00 on November 2.
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Source: press release by Keep Will Dining Co., Ltd. (PR TIMES, October 14, 2026). Details may change, so please check the official page for the latest information.
FAQ
- Q. When and where is Okumachi Ichi 2026?
- On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 10:00 to 15:00, in the orchard and lookout plaza of the West Garden at Machida Yakushiike Park Shikisai no Mori, 3105 Honmachida, Machida, Tokyo.
- Q. How many shops will there be?
- About 50 shops, covering food, crafts, art, clothing, plants and vintage goods.
- Q. Is there an entry fee?
- The announcement does not mention admission. Please check the official event page on the West Garden website.
- Q. What happens if it rains?
- If the organizers judge it to be rainy, the market is held indoors within the park on a smaller scale, and some shops will not take part. The decision is posted on the West Garden website and social media by 10:00 the day before.
- Q. Is it good for children?
- The organizers say adults and children can both enjoy the day, with workshops, live music and kamishibai storytelling on the program.