'The 1st Hakata Ethical Market x Hakata Farmers Market' Where Organic and Fair Choices Begin from the Center of the City, Starting April 14 at Hakata Station Square
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- 'The 1st Hakata Ethical Market x Hakata Farmers Market' Where Organic and Fair Choices Begin from the Center of the City, Starting April 14 at Hakata Station Square
- JR Hakata City and The Organic Days are jointly hosting the '1st Hakata Ethical Market' at JR Hakata Station Square starting April 14. Aiming for sustainable city building in Kyushu, the event features a record scale of approximately 250 stores offering ethical and organic products.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 3, 2026
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JR Hakata City and The Organic Days are jointly hosting the '1st Hakata Ethical Market' at JR Hakata Station Square starting April 14. Aiming for sustainable city building in Kyushu, the event features a record scale of approximately 250 stores offering ethical and organic products.
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- 'The 1st Hakata Ethical Market x Hakata Farmers Market' Where Organic and Fair Choices Begin from the Center of the City, Starting April 14 at Hakata Station Square (April 3, 2026), PR Times
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- April 3, 2026
JR Hakata City and The Organic Days are jointly hosting the '1st Hakata Ethical Market' at JR Hakata Station Square starting April 14. Aiming for sustainable city building in Kyushu, the event features a record scale of approximately 250 stores offering ethical and organic products.
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First time held! Experience "ethical choices" widely, from locals to tourists
Since 2015, JR Hakata City Co., Ltd. has held the "Hakata Farmers Market" with the aim of revitalizing agriculture in Kyushu and communicating the appeal of Kyushu ingredients. Following the "13th Fukuoka Organic Marche" held last year by The Organic Days, a general incorporated association, a collaboration with this initiative has been realized.
The title has been renewed 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 refers to consumer behavior that considers the background, such as the working environment of producers, environmental impact, and circulation to the regional economy.
While introducing organic foods, sustainable products, and community-based initiatives, this event provides a place where local people, tourists, and business people visiting Hakata Station can experience ethical choices.
From Hakata, the center of Kyushu, we will send out a new message of sustainable city building.
【Event Overview】
Event Name: "1st Hakata Ethical Market x Hakata Farmers Market"
Period: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - Sunday, April 19, 2026, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Rain or shine, cancelled in stormy weather)
*Until 6:00 PM on the final day
Location: JR Hakata Station Square (Address: 1-1 Hakataeki-chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture 812-0012)
Admission: Free
Co-hosted by: The Organic Days, Kyushu Railway Company, JR Hakata City Co., Ltd.
Sponsored by: IMD Alliance Co., Ltd., Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc., Kyushu Hakuhodo Inc., QTnet Co., Ltd., Quest Co., Ltd., Craftia Co., Ltd., Kokuyo Marketing Co., Ltd., Saibu Gas Holdings Co., Ltd., Saeki Japan Co., Ltd., Shimane Organic Farm Co., Ltd., Chocolate Shop Ltd., The Nishi-Nippon City Bank, Ltd., Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd., Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., The Bank of Fukuoka, Ltd., Fukuoka Directive Council, Maeda Corporation, Mitsumoriya Co., Ltd., MOS Food Services, Inc., LANDIC Holdings Co., Ltd., Raymay Fujii Co., Ltd.
Supported by: Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City, Itoshima City, The Asahi Shimbun Company, The Mainichi Newspapers, The Nishinippon Shimbun, RKB Mainichi Broadcasting, Television Nishinippon Corporation, KBC, Fukuoka Broadcasting System, TVQ, FM FUKUOKA, LOVE FM, CROSS FM
Cooperated by: IMD LABO, NPO Wing-Wing, Nakamura Gakuen University / Nakamura Gakuen University Junior College
The largest number of stores ever! A total of about 250 stores will open over the 6 days!
Centered around vendors running organic businesses in Fukuoka, a record-breaking total of approximately 250 stores will open. A wide variety of products will be available, including pesticide-free vegetables, cosmetics made with organic ingredients, sweets made without white sugar, and gluten-free bread. Food trucks where you can enjoy meals on the spot will also be set up. Please pick up products that your body will appreciate and be sure to ask the vendors about their commitment.
*Please see the website for vendor information.
Special Project: Collaboration with JR Kyushu
"Tsubame" crosses the sea to Hakata
First time held! Experience "ethical choices" widely, from locals to tourists
Since 2015, JR Hakata City Co., Ltd. has held the "Hakata Farmers Market" with the aim of revitalizing agriculture in Kyushu and communicating the appeal of Kyushu ingredients. Following the "13th Fukuoka Organic Marche" held last year by The Organic Days, a general incorporated association, a collaboration with this initiative has been realized.
The title has been renewed 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 refers to consumer behavior that considers the background, such as the working environment of producers, environmental impact, and circulation to the regional economy.
While introducing organic foods, sustainable products, and community-based initiatives, this event provides a place where local people, tourists, and business people visiting Hakata Station can experience ethical choices.
From Hakata, the center of Kyushu, we will send out a new message of sustainable city building.
【Event Overview】
Event Name: "1st Hakata Ethical Market x Hakata Farmers Market"
Period: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - Sunday, April 19, 2026, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Rain or shine, cancelled in stormy weather)
*Until 6:00 PM on the final day
Location: JR Hakata Station Square (Address: 1-1 Hakataeki-chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture 812-0012)
Admission: Free
Co-hosted by: The Organic Days, Kyushu Railway Company, JR Hakata City Co., Ltd.
Sponsored by: IMD Alliance Co., Ltd., Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc., Kyushu Hakuhodo Inc., QTnet Co., Ltd., Quest Co., Ltd., Craftia Co., Ltd., Kokuyo Marketing Co., Ltd., Saibu Gas Holdings Co., Ltd., Saeki Japan Co., Ltd., Shimane Organic Farm Co., Ltd., Chocolate Shop Ltd., The Nishi-Nippon City Bank, Ltd., Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd., Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., The Bank of Fukuoka, Ltd., Fukuoka Directive Council, Maeda Corporation, Mitsumoriya Co., Ltd., MOS Food Services, Inc., LANDIC Holdings Co., Ltd., Raymay Fujii Co., Ltd.
Supported by: Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City, Itoshima City, The Asahi Shimbun Company, The Mainichi Newspapers, The Nishinippon Shimbun, RKB Mainichi Broadcasting, Television Nishinippon Corporation, KBC, Fukuoka Broadcasting System, TVQ, FM FUKUOKA, LOVE FM, CROSS FM
Cooperated by: IMD LABO, NPO Wing-Wing, Nakamura Gakuen University / Nakamura Gakuen University Junior College
The largest number of stores ever! A total of about 250 stores will open over the 6 days!
Centered around vendors running organic businesses in Fukuoka, a record-breaking total of approximately 250 stores will open. A wide variety of products will be available, including pesticide-free vegetables, cosmetics made with organic ingredients, sweets made without white sugar, and gluten-free bread. Food trucks where you can enjoy meals on the spot will also be set up. Please pick up products that your body will appreciate and be sure to ask the vendors about their commitment.
*Please see the website for vendor information.
Special Project: Collaboration with JR Kyushu
"Tsubame" crosses the sea to Hakata
FAQ
What is the official name of the event combining ethical and organic market initiatives in Fukuoka starting April 14, 2026?
The official name of the event is '1st Hakata Ethical Market x Hakata Farmers Market,' held at JR Hakata Station Square from April 14 to April 19, 2026.
Where is the '1st Hakata Ethical Market x Hakata Farmers Market' being held and what are its operating hours?
The event is held at JR Hakata Station Square in Fukuoka City from April 14 to April 19, 2026, daily from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, except until 6:00 PM on the final day.
Which organizations are co-hosting the '1st Hakata Ethical Market x Hakata Farmers Market' in Fukuoka?
The event is co-hosted by The Organic Days, Kyushu Railway Company, and JR Hakata City Co., Ltd., with sponsorship from IMD Alliance and five other companies.
What does the term 'ethical' refer to in the context of the Hakata Ethical Market initiative?
'Ethical' refers to consumer choices that consider producers' working conditions, environmental impact, and support for the regional economy through sustainable and organic products.
What was the previous event that led to the creation of the Hakata Ethical Market collaboration in 2026?
The '13th Fukuoka Organic Marche' held in 2025 by The Organic Days preceded and contributed to the collaboration forming the 2026 Hakata Ethical Market initiative.