Sendai's First Large Outdoor Flea Market to be Held at Aobayama Park: Local Antique Dealers Lead the Initiative
Three antique dealers in Sendai have formed an executive committee to launch the city's first large-scale outdoor flea market on May 24, 2026. Featuring 100 vendors, the event aims to create a new cultural landmark in Sendai.
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"Why isn't there a flea market in Sendai?"
As owners of antique shops who deal with old objects daily, we have heard this question countless times. At the same time, it was a sense of frustration we felt ourselves.
While there are small markets and events, the city lacked that exciting scenery where the whole town gets hyped, thinking, "Today is flea market day."
We wanted to create that scene with our own hands. Instead of waiting for someone else to do it, we decided to make it ourselves.
With this thought, three antique dealers in Sendai joined hands to establish the "Sendai Flea Market Executive Committee."
At this event, a wide variety of "old things" will gather, including antique tools, Showa-era retro goods, vintage furniture, used clothing, and traditional crafts from Tohoku. Beyond just selling goods, we aim to provide a space where visitors can experience the background, history, and traces of use of each item.
Admission is free, and visitors can walk around the venue freely, discovering, handling, and purchasing items they connect with.
The organizer, "Sendai Flea Market Executive Committee," consists of three businesses operating in Sendai. The representative is Akiteru Ishikawa (SANPOYA LLC), with Ryo Oyama (Doguya ohyama) and Chutaro Abe (Holidays LLC) participating as deputy representatives and auditors. All are professionals who interact with vintage items in their daily work. We value an atmosphere where the charm of the objects themselves and the words of the people who handle them bring out the true value, rather than excessive decoration or production.
The venue, Aobayama Park, features an open location overlooking the Hirose River and downtown Sendai, surrounded by rich nature leading to the ruins of Aoba Castle. The layout allows visitors to enjoy food and drink on the grass, providing a relaxing day surrounded by antiques. Many food stalls are also planned, making the event function as a "margin" in the city, not just a market.
This is not just an event. It is the entrance to a new bustle taking root in this city. We want to nurture a scenery that will be loved for a long time from here. We are finally taking that first step.
Event details and vendor information are being posted on the official website and Instagram.
Official Website: https://sendainominoichi.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sendainominoichi/
■ Basic Information
[Event Name] Sendai Flea Market
[Date & Time] May 24, 2026 (Sun) 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Held rain or shine)
[Venue] Aobayama Park (Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture)
[Content] Antiques, furniture, clothing, crafts, food stalls, etc.
[Number of Stalls] Approx. 100 stores
[Expected Visitors] Approx. 10,000 people
[Admission] Free
[Organizer] Sendai Flea Market Executive Committee
(SANPOYA LLC, Doguya ohyama, Holidays LLC)
As owners of antique shops who deal with old objects daily, we have heard this question countless times. At the same time, it was a sense of frustration we felt ourselves.
While there are small markets and events, the city lacked that exciting scenery where the whole town gets hyped, thinking, "Today is flea market day."
We wanted to create that scene with our own hands. Instead of waiting for someone else to do it, we decided to make it ourselves.
With this thought, three antique dealers in Sendai joined hands to establish the "Sendai Flea Market Executive Committee."
At this event, a wide variety of "old things" will gather, including antique tools, Showa-era retro goods, vintage furniture, used clothing, and traditional crafts from Tohoku. Beyond just selling goods, we aim to provide a space where visitors can experience the background, history, and traces of use of each item.
Admission is free, and visitors can walk around the venue freely, discovering, handling, and purchasing items they connect with.
The organizer, "Sendai Flea Market Executive Committee," consists of three businesses operating in Sendai. The representative is Akiteru Ishikawa (SANPOYA LLC), with Ryo Oyama (Doguya ohyama) and Chutaro Abe (Holidays LLC) participating as deputy representatives and auditors. All are professionals who interact with vintage items in their daily work. We value an atmosphere where the charm of the objects themselves and the words of the people who handle them bring out the true value, rather than excessive decoration or production.
The venue, Aobayama Park, features an open location overlooking the Hirose River and downtown Sendai, surrounded by rich nature leading to the ruins of Aoba Castle. The layout allows visitors to enjoy food and drink on the grass, providing a relaxing day surrounded by antiques. Many food stalls are also planned, making the event function as a "margin" in the city, not just a market.
This is not just an event. It is the entrance to a new bustle taking root in this city. We want to nurture a scenery that will be loved for a long time from here. We are finally taking that first step.
Event details and vendor information are being posted on the official website and Instagram.
Official Website: https://sendainominoichi.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sendainominoichi/
■ Basic Information
[Event Name] Sendai Flea Market
[Date & Time] May 24, 2026 (Sun) 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Held rain or shine)
[Venue] Aobayama Park (Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture)
[Content] Antiques, furniture, clothing, crafts, food stalls, etc.
[Number of Stalls] Approx. 100 stores
[Expected Visitors] Approx. 10,000 people
[Admission] Free
[Organizer] Sendai Flea Market Executive Committee
(SANPOYA LLC, Doguya ohyama, Holidays LLC)