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Fresh produce, a woodworking workshop and traditional bamboo toys are on the programme at the 21st Kanda Local Food Fair & Kanda Ekiraku Market (第21回ふるさと苅田地産地消フェア2026＆苅田えきらく大市). It takes place on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 9 a.m. to around 1 p.m. in the east-side car park of Kanda Town Hall.
For a visit centred on food and hands-on activities, there is plenty to browse beyond the produce stalls. Keep in mind that giveaways are limited, and some distribution times will only be announced on the day.
Date, venue and access
| Date | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours | 9 a.m. to around 1 p.m. |
| Venue | East-side car park, Kanda Town Hall |
| Address | 1-19-1 Tomihisacho, Kanda-machi, Miyako-gun |
| By train | A 20-minute walk from JR Kanda Station |
| Parking | 60 spaces; parking is free |
| Weather | The event will go ahead in light rain. |
| Organizer | Kanda Local Food Fair 2026 Executive Committee (ふるさと苅田地産地消フェア2026 実行委員会) |
The official finishing time is approximate, so plan around a morning visit. See the official fair listing for the event information.
Produce stalls and activities
The fair brings together agricultural produce and processed foods from local growers, alongside activities involving local materials and traditional toys. The programme includes:
| What to look for | What is planned |
|---|---|
| Farm produce and local foods | Produce sales by Keichiku Agricultural Cooperative, plus produce and processed foods from local farmers and other sellers |
| Woodworking | A workshop using hinoki cypress from the Keichiku area |
| Traditional bamboo toys | Bamboo-copter and bamboo-stilt activities |
| Rice scooping | An activity using rice grown in Kanda |
| Plant raffle | Prize draws for houseplants and succulents |
| Puffed-rice snacks | Distribution of ponpon-gashi, a puffed-rice snack |
| Character appearance | Ecoton is scheduled to attend |
The mix of activities makes it a good family morning out as well as a chance to shop for local food. Pick the activities that appeal to you and ask for details at the venue.
How the giveaways work
Arriving for the start gives you time to check the day’s announcements, but it does not guarantee a particular giveaway. Treat the produce stalls and activities as the main reason to visit, with any free items as a bonus.
Before setting out, check the official event announcement for updates.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Kanda Local Food Fair?
- It takes place on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 9 a.m. to around 1 p.m.
- How do I get there from JR Kanda Station?
- The venue is the east-side car park of Kanda Town Hall, a 20-minute walk from JR Kanda Station.
- Is parking free?
- Yes. The listed parking provision is 60 spaces, with no parking charge.
- Will the fair go ahead if it rains?
- The official listing says the event will go ahead in light rain.
- Does everyone receive the free items?
- No. Tastings and free distributions are limited. Some are first come, first served or decided by a draw, with times announced on the day.
Planning other outings in Japan? Our Yuchelin hot-spring guide offers ideas for a separate trip.
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