Osaka's Hokusetsu Region Hosts Annual Market for Local Food and Shopping on April 29th!

Under the theme of "Brewing Community and People," Fermented Food, Miso, and Noodles Mitsukabozu (Location: Hotarugaike, Toyonaka City, Osaka; Representative: Kōten Saitō) has operated not only by providing food and drinks in its stores but also by aligning with the passion and goals of producers. The "Nukadoko MARKET," which brings together producers, shops, and culture creators centered around the Hokusetsu area, was held for the first time last year to great acclaim and will be held again this year on April 29, 2026 (Wednesday), Showa Day.

**Event Title: "Nukadoko MARKET 2026 - Hokusetsu Region Craft Fair -"**

The "Hokusetsu Nukadoko Market - Hokusetsu Region Craft Fair -" is an event held with the desire to provide new discoveries and connections that make life in Hokusetsu a little more exciting, through people who create food, goods, and culture, for those living in Hokusetsu and new residents alike. We aim for a MARKET where, just like the bacteria in a nukadoko (fermented rice bran bed), not only visitors but also all participants actively ferment and create new connections.

**[Nukadoko MARKET Event Details] Free Admission**

Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Showa Day, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Two Venues: Mitsukabozu: 1-6-5 Hotarugaike Higashimachi, Toyonaka City, Osaka

              : Chojuji Temple: 2-7-10 Hotarugaike Nakamachi, Toyonaka City, Osaka

Special Website (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/hokusetsu.nukadoko.market?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Nukadoko MARKET 2025 Promotional Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/oBfA8NLLzpA?si=8VEkfporoxV2Ju_R

Organizer: Fermented Food, Miso, and Noodles Mitsukabozu, Kōten Saitō Backup: Takarazuka Milk Center, Michiko Oide

[Image Gallery of Nukadoko MARKET 2025]

**<About Mitsukabozu>** Mitsukabozu, founded in the autumn of 2007 in Hotarugaike, Toyonaka City, Osaka, is the Kansai region's first specialty miso ramen restaurant. Believing that "there are things a ramen shop can do," and with ramen becoming a national staple, the team has been active since 2012 under the theme of "Brewing Community and People." In 2022, the two existing Mitsukabozu locations were consolidated and relocated in front of Hotarugaike Station, and the name was changed to "Fermented Food, Miso, and Noodles Mitsukabozu." We are fermenting daily, aiming to pass on the town, its people, and the future of dining to the next generation with a good balance.

**<Organizer Overview>** Shop Name: Fermented Food, Miso, and Noodles Mitsukabozu Location: 2nd Floor, Kuukou Center Building, 1-6-5 Hotarugaike Higashimachi, Toyonaka City, Osaka Representative: Kōten Saitō Establishment Date: October 2007 Business Description: Restaurant operations HP: https://mitsukabose.com/

**Nukadoko MARKET 2026 Participating Vendors: In no particular order** As of April 7, 2026

▢ Manari-so, Ikeda City: Rice flour okara donuts, baked goods https://www.higashiyamanali.com/

▢ KUMU ORGANIC MARKET, Toyonaka City: HEMP/Moringa/Aojiru Silica/Pollen measures (teas and yomogi baths)/Sweets, etc. https://www.instagram.com/kumuorganicmarket/

▢ Pomme, Suita City: Hairbands, aprons https://www.instagram.com/pomme.yokotto/

▢ Goozen coffee, Ikeda City: Coffee/Coffee beans https://www.instagram.com/goozen.coffee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

▢ FLAT, Takarazuka City: Okinawa soba, spam onigiri https://flat-koujinsan.com/

▢ efuca., Ashiya City: Picture books https://www.instagram.com/efuca/

▢ KRAM, Takarazuka City: Cheesecake, homemade syrup soda https://www.instagram.com/kramloppis?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

▢ Vegetable vendor enjoying farming nokisaki+, Toyonaka City: Vegetables https://www.instagram.com/noki.saki/

▢ Dojyo, Minoh City: Onigiri, Obanzai (Kyoto-style home cooking), Wine https://www.instagram.com/dojyo_dashi_du_japonvinnaturel?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

▢ Hokusetsu Winery, Kawanishi City: Myoken Ale (grape craft beer), Miso https://www.instagram.com/hokusetsuwinery?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

▢ Kamigata Beer, Nishi-Yodogawa Ward: Craft beer