The first-ever market event at Japan's No.1 snack shop! Special sale of the 'Pumpkin Manjuu' co-created with a major manjuu brand, and a truck morning market featuring Setouchi City's agricultural and marine products.

The first official event of the 'SETOUCHI Co-Creation Event Lab,' launched on July 9, Reiwa 8, will be the 'Kurokabo Market,' hosted by Oomachi Co., Ltd.

The city will support the event through promotional assistance via social media and the mayor's attendance and greeting.

The SETOUCHI Co-Creation Event Lab is a program in which the city acts as a co-creation partner, providing on-site support for events, competitions, and festivals held within Setouchi City, regardless of whether the organizer is a citizen, company, organization, student, or individual entrepreneur.

Through this initiative, the city aims to promote 'public-private co-creation' by linking unique private-sector ideas with municipal development.

Flyer for Japan's Most Energetic Market 'Kurokabo Market'

Market Details

Event Name

Japan's Most Energetic Market 'Kurokabo Market'

Date and Time

July 19, 2026 (Sunday), 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Venue

Japan's No.1 Snack Shop (1373-5 Higashisue, Nariwa-cho, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture)

Highlights

・Kurokabo Market

An event to enjoy Setouchi City's specialty, the 'Bizen black-skinned pumpkin.' In addition to fresh pumpkins, visitors can purchase processed goods such as the limited-edition 'Pumpkin Manjuu,' co-created with a major manjuu brand. Local and regional food vendors will also offer seasonal pumpkin-based dishes like pizza and curry, available only on the day.

・Truck Morning Market (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

With cooperation from the 'Ushimado Vegetable and Fish Sales Group,' which holds monthly morning markets at Ushimado Yacht Harbor, fresh vegetables and seafood from Setouchi City will be sold.

・Raffle Draw

No losing tickets! Visit participating stores to enter the draw.

Inquiries

Oomachi Co., Ltd. – Adachi (0869-26-6580)

Official website of Japan's No.1 Snack Shop

Inquiries regarding the 'SETOUCHI Co-Creation Event Lab'

Setouchi City Hall, Growth Strategy Department, Tourism and Cultural Strategy Division

Phone: 0869-22-3953

Email: [email protected]

About the SETOUCHI Co-Creation Event Lab

About Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture

Setouchi City is located in the southeastern part of Okayama Prefecture, adjacent to Okayama City, with a population of approximately 35,000. It enjoys excellent transportation access, with a minimum of 21 minutes from Okayama Station via the JR Akō Line. To the south lies the calm Seto Inland Sea, renowned for its beautiful island scenery and the picturesque landscape of Ushimado, known as 'Japan's Aegean Sea.' The city thrives in agriculture, fisheries, and tourism, leveraging its warm climate, and actively works on solving regional challenges and creating new value through public-private co-creation.

Official website of Setouchi City

Official website of Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture

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