Tomio Marche, a Place for "Exchange Value" Connecting "Creators" and "Residents" to Enjoy with All Five Senses, Gathers Approximately 130 Stores for its First Spring Event
Tomio Holdings Co., Ltd. will hold the community-based handmade event "Tomio Marche Vol. 22" in Chiba City on May 30-31, 2026. Approximately 130 stores will gather, offering a place for interaction where visitors can enjoy with all five senses, including wine sales from the company's Chiba Winery and various experience booths.
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Tomio Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Naruyuki Osawa), a "regional conglomerate" that supports local life in various ways, including housing, food and beverage, wineries, childcare, nursing care, and disability welfare, will hold the community-based handmade event "Tomio Marche Vol. 22" for two days on Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, 2026.
This event, now in its 14th year and 22nd iteration since its start in 2012, has consistently been held with free admission under the philosophy of "supporting local creators."
It has taken root in the community as a "challenge ground" for handmade artists and small businesses, and at the same time, a place where visitors can directly meet creators and experience the value and background embedded in their works. As a result, visitors' consumption behavior has expanded from merely "purchasing goods" to "supporting people."
▲Visitors holding handmade works and talking to artists
As a new initiative this time, we will be selling wine brewed at "Chiba Winery," the first winery in Chiba City operated by our company. We will create a place where exhibitors, visitors, and local people can enjoy interaction with a glass of wine in hand. In addition, experience booths by each store at Tomiovillage Takashina will also appear.
"Tomio no Wa," a children's cafeteria making its first appearance, will hold a festival, and "Studio Kotori," a children's photo studio, will hold a photo session in front of its store.
Furthermore, a workshop by "Weeken' Donuts," located next to the popular "Cote Cafe," will also be held. A variety of content that can be enjoyed across generations will be available, making it two days where visitors can experience the "richness of life" through all five senses. Also, with the opening of "Chiba Winery" as an opportunity, we have reviewed the timing of the events, and will nurture "Tomio Marche" in spring and "TOMIO WINE FESTIVAL" in autumn as seasonal events held twice a year, becoming a "seasonal tradition" of the region.
Local Creators Expanding Over 14 Years
The Marche, which started with 38 stores, has grown to a scale of approximately 130 stores this time (approximately 3.4 times the initial number). The total number of exhibitors has exceeded 2,185, with 29 new exhibitors this time. The cycle of new entries and continuous participation is a major feature of Tomio Marche, supporting the spread of Chiba's handcraft culture.
■Comment from the Organizer
"Tomio Marche," which has walked alongside the local community, is now in its 14th year and 22nd iteration, thanks to everyone's support. We have been supported by a total of 70,000 customers and 2,185 artists so far. This is the 8th year of holding the event at Tomiovillage Takashina, and this year, with the addition of the winery, it has evolved into an even livelier space. A place where many people gather, and each can find their "own unique self." We hope to continue to cherish and nurture our connections with everyone, aiming for a Marche that embodies the ideals of Tomiovillage.
■Tomio Marche's "Three Commitments"
1) Heartwarming interaction connecting "creators" and "residents"
The biggest feature of Tomio Marche is that handmade artists (creators) and visitors (residents) can directly converse and share the stories embedded in their works. It is not just a place for buying and selling, but a place where conversations flow easily through shared interests, and a "face-to-face relationship" that makes people want to support the artists is valued.
▲Handmade artists (creators) and visitors (residents) connecting and interacting
2) A gateway for young artists, fostering Chiba's handcraft culture
This Marche, which has continued for 14 years, was born as a platform for budding artists and creators active in Chiba. It has a track record of supporting many creators through a total of 2,185 exhibitors.
By supporting creators who aim for independence and advancement from here, we are jointly nurturing Chiba's handcraft culture.
3) An experiential space proposing "my own lifestyle"
At the venue, approximately 130 stores are scheduled to participate over both days, offering sales of handmade works full of warmth, workshops, food sales, and food trucks. In addition, each store within Tomiovillage will also hold Tomio Marche-exclusive events.
【Tomiovillage Participating Stores (Planned)】
Children's cafeteria "Tomio no Wa," Children's photo studio "Studio Kotori," Weeken' Donuts, Atelier Hifumiyo
▲Weeken' Donuts workshop also planned. Photo shows a workshop held on February 21 (Sat) and 22 (Sun), 2026.
Enjoy across generations
This event, now in its 14th year and 22nd iteration since its start in 2012, has consistently been held with free admission under the philosophy of "supporting local creators."
It has taken root in the community as a "challenge ground" for handmade artists and small businesses, and at the same time, a place where visitors can directly meet creators and experience the value and background embedded in their works. As a result, visitors' consumption behavior has expanded from merely "purchasing goods" to "supporting people."
▲Visitors holding handmade works and talking to artists
As a new initiative this time, we will be selling wine brewed at "Chiba Winery," the first winery in Chiba City operated by our company. We will create a place where exhibitors, visitors, and local people can enjoy interaction with a glass of wine in hand. In addition, experience booths by each store at Tomiovillage Takashina will also appear.
"Tomio no Wa," a children's cafeteria making its first appearance, will hold a festival, and "Studio Kotori," a children's photo studio, will hold a photo session in front of its store.
Furthermore, a workshop by "Weeken' Donuts," located next to the popular "Cote Cafe," will also be held. A variety of content that can be enjoyed across generations will be available, making it two days where visitors can experience the "richness of life" through all five senses. Also, with the opening of "Chiba Winery" as an opportunity, we have reviewed the timing of the events, and will nurture "Tomio Marche" in spring and "TOMIO WINE FESTIVAL" in autumn as seasonal events held twice a year, becoming a "seasonal tradition" of the region.
Local Creators Expanding Over 14 Years
The Marche, which started with 38 stores, has grown to a scale of approximately 130 stores this time (approximately 3.4 times the initial number). The total number of exhibitors has exceeded 2,185, with 29 new exhibitors this time. The cycle of new entries and continuous participation is a major feature of Tomio Marche, supporting the spread of Chiba's handcraft culture.
■Comment from the Organizer
"Tomio Marche," which has walked alongside the local community, is now in its 14th year and 22nd iteration, thanks to everyone's support. We have been supported by a total of 70,000 customers and 2,185 artists so far. This is the 8th year of holding the event at Tomiovillage Takashina, and this year, with the addition of the winery, it has evolved into an even livelier space. A place where many people gather, and each can find their "own unique self." We hope to continue to cherish and nurture our connections with everyone, aiming for a Marche that embodies the ideals of Tomiovillage.
■Tomio Marche's "Three Commitments"
1) Heartwarming interaction connecting "creators" and "residents"
The biggest feature of Tomio Marche is that handmade artists (creators) and visitors (residents) can directly converse and share the stories embedded in their works. It is not just a place for buying and selling, but a place where conversations flow easily through shared interests, and a "face-to-face relationship" that makes people want to support the artists is valued.
▲Handmade artists (creators) and visitors (residents) connecting and interacting
2) A gateway for young artists, fostering Chiba's handcraft culture
This Marche, which has continued for 14 years, was born as a platform for budding artists and creators active in Chiba. It has a track record of supporting many creators through a total of 2,185 exhibitors.
By supporting creators who aim for independence and advancement from here, we are jointly nurturing Chiba's handcraft culture.
3) An experiential space proposing "my own lifestyle"
At the venue, approximately 130 stores are scheduled to participate over both days, offering sales of handmade works full of warmth, workshops, food sales, and food trucks. In addition, each store within Tomiovillage will also hold Tomio Marche-exclusive events.
【Tomiovillage Participating Stores (Planned)】
Children's cafeteria "Tomio no Wa," Children's photo studio "Studio Kotori," Weeken' Donuts, Atelier Hifumiyo
▲Weeken' Donuts workshop also planned. Photo shows a workshop held on February 21 (Sat) and 22 (Sun), 2026.
Enjoy across generations