"Gather, Explore, Encounter" - 8HOTEL CHIGASAKI MARCHE vol.5 to be Held, Enjoying Spring in Shonan

8HOTEL CHIGASAKI, operated by Shonan Label Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture / Representative Director and President: Keisuke Kusume), a consolidated subsidiary of DD Group Co., Ltd., will hold "8HOTEL CHIGASAKI MARCHE vol.5" on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This fifth installment of the event will bring together a diverse range of market stalls, including accessories, used clothing, nail care, and food trucks. Furthermore, 8HOTEL CHIGASAKI will offer unique workshops and original food items, creating a space where every visitor can enjoy their time as they wish.

**Shonan's Marche: Where Food, Encounters, and Healing Spread** This marche event is based on 8HOTEL CHIGASAKI's concept: "FEEL OCEAN, FEEL LOCAL, FEEL YOURSELF." Marking its fifth occurrence, this event is held under the theme of "Gather, Explore, Encounter," offering a marche where visitors can experience the charm of Shonan with all five senses. The venue will feature a variety of shops, including handmade accessories, hydroculture plants, popular rice ball shops and amazake stores from Chigasaki, as well as used clothing, fortune telling, and nail care. It's a lineup designed to spark new discoveries and pleasant "encounters." Additionally, 8HOTEL CHIGASAKI's workshops will offer a cookie decoration experience with "8"-shaped cookies and an original scrub-making session. You can enjoy special moments that can only be experienced here. Furthermore, in addition to hotel original foods like jerk chicken pita sandwiches and spam musubi, new menu items such as Chilax Soda (mixed berry / mango) will also be introduced, adding color to the gentle spring hours. This event is perfect for families, friends, or even solo visitors to drop by casually. Enjoy pleasant "encounters" with people, things, and experiences amidst the soft spring air of Shonan.

**<< 8HOTEL CHIGASAKI MARCHE vol.5 Overview >>** Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026 *Event will be held rain or shine. Venue: 8HOTEL CHIGASAKI Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Admission: Free Phone: 0467-55-5175 (8HOTEL CHIGASAKI) Access: 4-minute walk from the South Exit of Chigasaki Station on the JR Tokaido Line *No parking available. Please use nearby coin parking lots or public transportation. *Bicycle parking is available, but space is limited. We appreciate your understanding.

**Workshops for All Ages, from Children to Adults** We are once again offering popular workshops that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.

**□ "8HOTEL Cookie" Decoration Experience** Using chocolate pens and decoration items, you can create your own original design on "8"-shaped cookies, inspired by the hotel's name. The finished cookies can be taken home, offering an experience that is fun to look at and delicious to eat. Children are welcome to participate casually. Additionally, a kids' play event for children is also planned for the day.

**□ "Original Scrub Making (with recipe)" Workshop** This workshop allows you to combine your favorite scents and textures to create your own unique scrub. Enjoy the fun of choosing intuitively and being enveloped in fragrance. Made with natural ingredients, it is gentle on the skin and safe for the whole family to use. After the workshop, you will receive a recipe, allowing you to recreate it at home. Enjoy it as an item that adds a subtle change to your daily bath time.

**<< Workshop Overview >>** Date & Time: Sunday, April 19, 2026, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Capacity: Approximately 2 people per session (guidance provided as needed) Duration: Approximately 15-30 minutes Price: Body Scrub Making: 1,000 yen *MARCHE Special Price! 8 Cookie Decoration Experience: 500 yen

**Marche Exhibitor List** **amasakefukunoki 甘酒福氣** [Shonan-produced whole fruit rice koji amazake that makes your gut happy] *No sugar added *No alcohol *No additives This is fermented amazake made from plain Fukushima-grown rice and whole pesticide-free Shonan fruits. ■Instagram: @amasake__fukunoki

**P.O PLANTS** Based in Hayama Town, selling hydroculture plants that don't use soil. Focusing on small greens in glass containers, we propose a pot that is easy for beginners to grow and blends into daily life. ■Instagram: @p.o_plants

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