First Hakata Ethical Market x Hakata Farmers Market Kicks Off April 14th at Hakata Station Square, Championing Organic and Fair Choices from the Heart of the City
The General Incorporated Association The Organic Days will host the "1st Hakata Ethical Market x Hakata Farmers Market" from April 14th to 19th at the Hakata Station Square. This event aims to let local residents and tourists experience "ethical choices" through organic foods and sustainable products. Approximately 250 vendors will participate, with special bentos and live music planned.
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First Held! Widely experience 'Ethical Choices' from locals to tourists
Starting in 2015, the 'Hakata Farmers Market,' organized by JR Hakata City, Inc., has been held with the aim of revitalizing Kyushu's agriculture and promoting the appeal of Kyushu ingredients. Following the '13th Fukuoka Organic Marche' held last year by The General Incorporated Association The Organic Days, a collaboration with this initiative has been realized.
The title has been newly refreshed to 'Hakata Ethical Market,' and it will be held for the first time at the JR Hakata Station Square, the gateway to Kyushu.
'Ethical' refers to 'ethical choices' that consider people, the environment, and society. It signifies consumer behavior that takes into account the background, such as the producer's working environment, environmental impact, and circulation of local economy.
This event will provide a venue for local residents, tourists, and business people visiting Hakata Station to experience ethical choices while introducing organic foods, sustainable products, and initiatives rooted in the region.
From Hakata, the heart of Kyushu, we will launch a new initiative for sustainable town development.
Event Outline:
Event Name: "1st Hakata Ethical Market x Hakata Farmers Market"
Date: April 14 (Tue) - 19 (Sun), 2026, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Will proceed in light rain, cancelled in case of severe weather)
* Last day until 6:00 PM
Location: JR Hakata Station Square (Address: 1-1 Hakata Station Central-gai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 812-0012)
Admission Fee: Free
Co-organized by: The General Incorporated Association The Organic Days, JR Kyushu, JR Hakata City, Inc.
Sponsored by: IMD Alliance Inc., Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc., Kyushu Hakuhodo Inc., QTnet Inc., Quest Corporation, Craftia Inc., KOKUYO MARKETING CO., LTD., Saibu Gas Holdings Co., Ltd., Saeki Japan Inc., Shimane Organic Farm Co., Ltd., Chocolate Shop Co., Ltd., The Nishi-Nippon City Bank, Ltd., Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd., Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., The Fukuoka Bank, Ltd., Fukuoka Regional Strategy Promotion Council, Maeda Corporation, Mitsumoriya Co., Ltd., Mos Food Services, Inc., LANDIC HOLDINGS CORPORATION, Reimei Fujii Co., Ltd.
Supported by: Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City, Itoshima City, The Asahi Shimbun, Mainichi Shimbun, Nishinippon Shimbun, RKB Mainichi Broadcasting, TV Nishinippon, KBC, Fukuoka Broadcasting, TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting, FM FUKUOKA, LOVE FM, CROSS FM
Cooperation: IMD LABO, NPO Wing-Wing, Nakamura Gakuen University/Junior College
Number of Exhibitors is the Largest Ever! Approximately 250 stores will exhibit over 6 days!
Centered around vendors operating organic businesses in Fukuoka, this event will feature the largest-ever scale of approximately 250 participating stores over the entire period. A wide variety of products will be available, including pesticide-free vegetables, cosmetics made with organic ingredients, sweets without white sugar, and gluten-free bread. Food trucks will also be present, offering meals on-site. We encourage you to pick up products that your body will appreciate and to listen to the vendors' stories.
* Please check the website for exhibitor information.
Special Project: Collaboration with JR Kyushu
'Tsubame' Crosses the Sea to Land in Hakata!
The Kyushu Shinkansen 'Tsubame,' which was halted due to the Kumamoto earthquake, will finally arrive in front of JR Hakata Station after a long journey.
Please come to meet the powerful and beautiful 'Tsubame' amidst the lively market atmosphere.
Specialties from various regions of Kyushu will also be available
Utilizing JR Kyushu's luggage transport service 'Hayatto! Bin' (https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/train/nimotsu/), we will transport and introduce selected specialty products, mainly from Kagoshima.
Limited Bento Boxes Available Only Here
From 'Hion Gohan,' supervised by The Organic Days, we will sell original bento boxes using ingredients from Kagoshima or Kumamoto.
Satellite Project: Collaboration with JR Hakata City
Kite Painting and Papermache Crafting for Parents and Children
Traditional craft experiences will be held on weekends on the rooftop 'Tsubame no Mori Hiroba' at JR Hakata City!
Activities like kite painting and papermache crafting will captivate both adults and children.
Music Live Performances, Panel Exhibitions, and Digital Stamp Rally!
'Marche Music Gathering' by Artists Based in Fukuoka
You can enjoy various music genres, including jazz units and acoustic performances, at the "Marche Music Gathering" held on a simple stage.
* Please check the website for the timetable and performers.
Ethical Panel Exhibition
Panel exhibits will be displayed at the venue to help everyone think about 'ethical' choices in their own lives.
Digital Stamp Rally to Win Organic Product Gifts
Participate in a digital stamp rally by scanning QR codes at vendor booths with your smartphone. Collect three stamps to receive a wonderful organic product gift at the Fukuoka Organic Marche main tent (first 100 people each day). Details are available on the website.
* Addition to the official Fukuoka Organic Marche LINE account is required.
* The stamp rally ends when prizes run out.
Exhibitors (Planned) for the 1st Hakata Ethical Market x Hakata Farmers Market:
Mashiro, Ishida Farm, Idou Cafe Sunny Truck, Itoshima Fruit Parlor, KOYASU FARM, Takamori Cafe, Traveling Crepe Shop camel, Mr.GingerAle, Hyotan Island, Forest no Terakoya, Wine Life, TAKIBIBA[R], Pegasus Coffee, GREEN CUP COFFEE, THE AU, ISATOFARM x Suzu'gi, Nagasaki Craft Lemonade, Itoshima Hello Brewery, LA GRANGE NEUVE, akasha, Batichira Lover, Takaratsutsumi Farm, Muturo Shoten Co., Ltd., Nature Farm Mark, Cyclic Life Research Institute, Maruhide Farm, Rahima Farm, Oishi Shoten, BAN BAN Bazaar, Tomonaga Herb Pharmacy, KAWAKATSUFARM, Kobito Farmer, Dazaifu Yakumi Laboratory, Makoto Suisan, Matsuzono Suisan Co., Ltd., Oshimaya Dried Fish, Kombuya Shioiro, Boulangerie mugiboshi, Kogen Brown Rice Musubi Kokugen, Nonno's Muffin, Gluten-Free Sweets Specialty Store SOY STOCK, bio marché Junichido, Calum, cafe&bar Lamp, palm kitchen, yukuta, Baked Goods Studio Ratatta, Maruha Shoyu Miso Brewery, WinWin, Freeze-dried Makiyama Shoten, Tabinokiseki, Biyaku Cosmetics BAYULA, Natural Food DOSSKY, akanemiso, Genki Musubi Hitomusubi, Itoshima Fermented Musubi Yuyu., Itoshima Jam, Gluten-Free Tantpis, ATORIHA the bake shop, Food Life Department Store, GOOD PURIN FACTORY, Eri Kimchi, Honey Barrier ~Bee Honey from Stingless Bees~, Naginanahoshi, Miko's Sweets, Domestic Moringa Specialty Store Miracle Green Co., Ltd., Cinq Carre, Tree of Happiness Amakusa, Peru Olive Oil & Olive Vinegar Iris Japan, Yakuzen Karen, Copaiba Marimari, JUNO, IMYOON, COLOMBE BLANCHE, Kuwabara Farm, Buckwheat Flour Confectionery Toratoshika, wing-wing
Highly Popular Organic Bento 'Hion Gohan' Produced by The Organic Days
From 'Hion (Bio) Gohan,' jointly developed by Fukuoka Organic Marche and Hakata Gourmet Bin, we will sell two types of organic bentos! As a special project this time, we will sell original bentos using ingredients from Kagoshima or Kumamoto, which are along the JR lines.
These bento boxes are our proud creations, packed with the passion of Kyushu producers and the appeal of their ingredients. They contain no preservatives, colorings, fragrances, sweeteners, genetically modified ingredients, or refined white sugar, embodying the thought, 'We want our children to eat truly good food!' They will be sold in limited quantities during the event, and advance reservations are recommended.
Mini Hibiki: 950 yen (tax included)
Kiyoki: 2,200 yen (tax included) *Reservation only
We are offering a special discount coupon for bento purchases on our official LINE account. Please register in advance.
'Hion (Bio) Gohan' will be sold at the The Organic Days main tent.
About The General Incorporated Association The Organic Days
The General Incorporated Association The Organic Days is an organization based in Tenjin, Fukuoka, working towards the realization of a sustainable society. Our mission is to pass on safe and secure food and a healthy global environment to future children, and we are engaged in promoting and raising awareness of organic and ethical choices.
Through the 'Fukuoka Organic Marche,' which we have continuously held, we have created sales opportunities for organic agricultural products and environmentally friendly goods, providing a platform to connect producers and consumers. We promote sustainable societal development while fostering the circulation of the local economy.
Based on the philosophy that daily choices have the power to change society, this organization is engaged in practical, community-based initiatives with the goal of contributing to the achievement of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
Corporate Overview:
■Company Name
The General Incorporated Association The Organic Days
■Head Office Location
2-1-10, Umebae, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
■Representative Director
Tomoko Ishibashi
■Main Business Activities and Policy
The General Incorporated Association The Organic Days aims to realize a regional circular society with "food" and "environment" as its core, and is engaged in the following businesses:
* Promotion of a regional circular society centered on food and environment
* Promotion of organic school lunches and support for food education
* Operation of the Organic Agriculture Promotion Council and support for new farmers
* Planning and operation of the "Fukuoka Organic Marche"
* Implementation of nature experience and environmental education for children and young people
* Support for SDGs implementation through collaboration with companies and local governments
* Preparation and deployment of the Organic School Concept
■Establishment
February 5, 2020
■HP
https://fuk-organic.com/
Keywords: Organic, Sustainable, Marche, Event, Pesticide-free Vegetables, Natural, Fukuoka, Ethical
Starting in 2015, the 'Hakata Farmers Market,' organized by JR Hakata City, Inc., has been held with the aim of revitalizing Kyushu's agriculture and promoting the appeal of Kyushu ingredients. Following the '13th Fukuoka Organic Marche' held last year by The General Incorporated Association The Organic Days, a collaboration with this initiative has been realized.
The title has been newly refreshed to 'Hakata Ethical Market,' and it will be held for the first time at the JR Hakata Station Square, the gateway to Kyushu.
'Ethical' refers to 'ethical choices' that consider people, the environment, and society. It signifies consumer behavior that takes into account the background, such as the producer's working environment, environmental impact, and circulation of local economy.
This event will provide a venue for local residents, tourists, and business people visiting Hakata Station to experience ethical choices while introducing organic foods, sustainable products, and initiatives rooted in the region.
From Hakata, the heart of Kyushu, we will launch a new initiative for sustainable town development.
Event Outline:
Event Name: "1st Hakata Ethical Market x Hakata Farmers Market"
Date: April 14 (Tue) - 19 (Sun), 2026, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Will proceed in light rain, cancelled in case of severe weather)
* Last day until 6:00 PM
Location: JR Hakata Station Square (Address: 1-1 Hakata Station Central-gai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 812-0012)
Admission Fee: Free
Co-organized by: The General Incorporated Association The Organic Days, JR Kyushu, JR Hakata City, Inc.
Sponsored by: IMD Alliance Inc., Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc., Kyushu Hakuhodo Inc., QTnet Inc., Quest Corporation, Craftia Inc., KOKUYO MARKETING CO., LTD., Saibu Gas Holdings Co., Ltd., Saeki Japan Inc., Shimane Organic Farm Co., Ltd., Chocolate Shop Co., Ltd., The Nishi-Nippon City Bank, Ltd., Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd., Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., The Fukuoka Bank, Ltd., Fukuoka Regional Strategy Promotion Council, Maeda Corporation, Mitsumoriya Co., Ltd., Mos Food Services, Inc., LANDIC HOLDINGS CORPORATION, Reimei Fujii Co., Ltd.
Supported by: Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City, Itoshima City, The Asahi Shimbun, Mainichi Shimbun, Nishinippon Shimbun, RKB Mainichi Broadcasting, TV Nishinippon, KBC, Fukuoka Broadcasting, TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting, FM FUKUOKA, LOVE FM, CROSS FM
Cooperation: IMD LABO, NPO Wing-Wing, Nakamura Gakuen University/Junior College
Number of Exhibitors is the Largest Ever! Approximately 250 stores will exhibit over 6 days!
Centered around vendors operating organic businesses in Fukuoka, this event will feature the largest-ever scale of approximately 250 participating stores over the entire period. A wide variety of products will be available, including pesticide-free vegetables, cosmetics made with organic ingredients, sweets without white sugar, and gluten-free bread. Food trucks will also be present, offering meals on-site. We encourage you to pick up products that your body will appreciate and to listen to the vendors' stories.
* Please check the website for exhibitor information.
Special Project: Collaboration with JR Kyushu
'Tsubame' Crosses the Sea to Land in Hakata!
The Kyushu Shinkansen 'Tsubame,' which was halted due to the Kumamoto earthquake, will finally arrive in front of JR Hakata Station after a long journey.
Please come to meet the powerful and beautiful 'Tsubame' amidst the lively market atmosphere.
Specialties from various regions of Kyushu will also be available
Utilizing JR Kyushu's luggage transport service 'Hayatto! Bin' (https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/train/nimotsu/), we will transport and introduce selected specialty products, mainly from Kagoshima.
Limited Bento Boxes Available Only Here
From 'Hion Gohan,' supervised by The Organic Days, we will sell original bento boxes using ingredients from Kagoshima or Kumamoto.
Satellite Project: Collaboration with JR Hakata City
Kite Painting and Papermache Crafting for Parents and Children
Traditional craft experiences will be held on weekends on the rooftop 'Tsubame no Mori Hiroba' at JR Hakata City!
Activities like kite painting and papermache crafting will captivate both adults and children.
Music Live Performances, Panel Exhibitions, and Digital Stamp Rally!
'Marche Music Gathering' by Artists Based in Fukuoka
You can enjoy various music genres, including jazz units and acoustic performances, at the "Marche Music Gathering" held on a simple stage.
* Please check the website for the timetable and performers.
Ethical Panel Exhibition
Panel exhibits will be displayed at the venue to help everyone think about 'ethical' choices in their own lives.
Digital Stamp Rally to Win Organic Product Gifts
Participate in a digital stamp rally by scanning QR codes at vendor booths with your smartphone. Collect three stamps to receive a wonderful organic product gift at the Fukuoka Organic Marche main tent (first 100 people each day). Details are available on the website.
* Addition to the official Fukuoka Organic Marche LINE account is required.
* The stamp rally ends when prizes run out.
Exhibitors (Planned) for the 1st Hakata Ethical Market x Hakata Farmers Market:
Mashiro, Ishida Farm, Idou Cafe Sunny Truck, Itoshima Fruit Parlor, KOYASU FARM, Takamori Cafe, Traveling Crepe Shop camel, Mr.GingerAle, Hyotan Island, Forest no Terakoya, Wine Life, TAKIBIBA[R], Pegasus Coffee, GREEN CUP COFFEE, THE AU, ISATOFARM x Suzu'gi, Nagasaki Craft Lemonade, Itoshima Hello Brewery, LA GRANGE NEUVE, akasha, Batichira Lover, Takaratsutsumi Farm, Muturo Shoten Co., Ltd., Nature Farm Mark, Cyclic Life Research Institute, Maruhide Farm, Rahima Farm, Oishi Shoten, BAN BAN Bazaar, Tomonaga Herb Pharmacy, KAWAKATSUFARM, Kobito Farmer, Dazaifu Yakumi Laboratory, Makoto Suisan, Matsuzono Suisan Co., Ltd., Oshimaya Dried Fish, Kombuya Shioiro, Boulangerie mugiboshi, Kogen Brown Rice Musubi Kokugen, Nonno's Muffin, Gluten-Free Sweets Specialty Store SOY STOCK, bio marché Junichido, Calum, cafe&bar Lamp, palm kitchen, yukuta, Baked Goods Studio Ratatta, Maruha Shoyu Miso Brewery, WinWin, Freeze-dried Makiyama Shoten, Tabinokiseki, Biyaku Cosmetics BAYULA, Natural Food DOSSKY, akanemiso, Genki Musubi Hitomusubi, Itoshima Fermented Musubi Yuyu., Itoshima Jam, Gluten-Free Tantpis, ATORIHA the bake shop, Food Life Department Store, GOOD PURIN FACTORY, Eri Kimchi, Honey Barrier ~Bee Honey from Stingless Bees~, Naginanahoshi, Miko's Sweets, Domestic Moringa Specialty Store Miracle Green Co., Ltd., Cinq Carre, Tree of Happiness Amakusa, Peru Olive Oil & Olive Vinegar Iris Japan, Yakuzen Karen, Copaiba Marimari, JUNO, IMYOON, COLOMBE BLANCHE, Kuwabara Farm, Buckwheat Flour Confectionery Toratoshika, wing-wing
Highly Popular Organic Bento 'Hion Gohan' Produced by The Organic Days
From 'Hion (Bio) Gohan,' jointly developed by Fukuoka Organic Marche and Hakata Gourmet Bin, we will sell two types of organic bentos! As a special project this time, we will sell original bentos using ingredients from Kagoshima or Kumamoto, which are along the JR lines.
These bento boxes are our proud creations, packed with the passion of Kyushu producers and the appeal of their ingredients. They contain no preservatives, colorings, fragrances, sweeteners, genetically modified ingredients, or refined white sugar, embodying the thought, 'We want our children to eat truly good food!' They will be sold in limited quantities during the event, and advance reservations are recommended.
Mini Hibiki: 950 yen (tax included)
Kiyoki: 2,200 yen (tax included) *Reservation only
We are offering a special discount coupon for bento purchases on our official LINE account. Please register in advance.
'Hion (Bio) Gohan' will be sold at the The Organic Days main tent.
About The General Incorporated Association The Organic Days
The General Incorporated Association The Organic Days is an organization based in Tenjin, Fukuoka, working towards the realization of a sustainable society. Our mission is to pass on safe and secure food and a healthy global environment to future children, and we are engaged in promoting and raising awareness of organic and ethical choices.
Through the 'Fukuoka Organic Marche,' which we have continuously held, we have created sales opportunities for organic agricultural products and environmentally friendly goods, providing a platform to connect producers and consumers. We promote sustainable societal development while fostering the circulation of the local economy.
Based on the philosophy that daily choices have the power to change society, this organization is engaged in practical, community-based initiatives with the goal of contributing to the achievement of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
Corporate Overview:
■Company Name
The General Incorporated Association The Organic Days
■Head Office Location
2-1-10, Umebae, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
■Representative Director
Tomoko Ishibashi
■Main Business Activities and Policy
The General Incorporated Association The Organic Days aims to realize a regional circular society with "food" and "environment" as its core, and is engaged in the following businesses:
* Promotion of a regional circular society centered on food and environment
* Promotion of organic school lunches and support for food education
* Operation of the Organic Agriculture Promotion Council and support for new farmers
* Planning and operation of the "Fukuoka Organic Marche"
* Implementation of nature experience and environmental education for children and young people
* Support for SDGs implementation through collaboration with companies and local governments
* Preparation and deployment of the Organic School Concept
■Establishment
February 5, 2020
■HP
https://fuk-organic.com/
Keywords: Organic, Sustainable, Marche, Event, Pesticide-free Vegetables, Natural, Fukuoka, Ethical
FAQ
What are the event dates?
The event will be held from Tuesday, April 14th to Sunday, April 19th, 2026.
What does 'ethical' mean in this context?
It refers to ethical consumption practices that consider people, the environment, and society, including producer working conditions, environmental impact, and local economic contributions.
What kind of vendors will be present?
Approximately 250 vendors are expected, offering organic foods, sustainable products, pesticide-free vegetables, cosmetics, sweets, bread, and food trucks.