Koshigaya to Host "EDO Nigiwai Market" in November
Koshigaya City in Saitama Prefecture, located approximately 30 minutes from Tokyo, will host the first "EDO Nigiwai Market" on November 15. The event will feature local vegetables and traditional crafts.
Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture – September 1, 2026 – Koshigaya City in Saitama Prefecture, situated about 30 minutes from Tokyo, is set to host the inaugural "EDO Nigiwai Market – Koshigaya Vegetables and Traditional Crafts Experience Market." The event is scheduled for November 15 at AEON LakeTown OUTLET.
The market aims to showcase the region's agricultural products, particularly vegetables grown in Koshigaya, alongside traditional local handicrafts. The initiative seeks to provide attendees with an experience rooted in Japanese culture and heritage within a commercial setting.
Participants will have the opportunity to purchase goods directly from local producers and artisans. The event is also expected to include cultural programming designed to offer insights into the traditions of the Edo period (1603–1868), whose spirit the market intends to evoke.
By taking place at the accessible AEON LakeTown OUTLET, the market is positioned to attract both local residents and visitors from the Tokyo metropolitan area, fostering local commerce and cultural appreciation.