Will a French Flea Market Come to Japan? The 18th 'Nagoya Antique Market' to be Held on April 25 and 26!
The 18th Nagoya Antique Market will be held on April 25 and 26, 2026, around Higashibetsuin and Nishibetsuin in Nagoya. Features include a French flea market theme and an expanded vintage clothing section.
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The Nagoya Antique Market Executive Committee will hold the '18th Nagoya Antique Market (NAM 18th)' for two days on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, 2026, in the Tachibana area (commonly known as Nagoya Teramachi) centered around Higashibetsuin and Nishibetsuin in Naka Ward, Nagoya City. For this event, the theme for the Nishibetsuin venue will be a 'French Flea Market,' featuring stores handling French antiques and related goods. In addition, a new area titled 'Used Books and Records' will be opened at Higashibetsuin, expanding the overall scale of the event.
■ Event Concept: '300 Years, A Waste of Money for Adults Across Time.'
The surrounding area of Tachibana-cho, where the venue is located, is a historical area that was granted monopoly rights for trading used goods and scrap iron as the entrance to the castle town of Owari Nagoya during the Edo period. The concept of this event is to gather modern antique shops in this historic land and realize a 'waste of money for adults across time' spanning 300 years since the Edo period. Since its first event in 2017, the number of visitors has grown with each iteration, making it one of the largest flea markets in the Tokai region, attracting over 15,000 visitors over two days.
■ Highlights of This Edition: A Giant Flea Market Hijacking Temples and the Town
1. [WEST AREA: Nishibetsuin] Recreating a French Flea Market
The Nishibetsuin venue will be centered around the theme of 'France,' structuring the entire venue to resemble a French flea market. Outdoors, not only traditional antique miscellaneous goods and brocante, but also famous stores across a wide range of genres, such as high-brand vintage items and leather shoes, will gather.
Furthermore, the vintage clothing area has been expanded this time. Popular vintage clothing stores from all over the country will gather in the indoor hall (Culture Hall) on the premises, allowing you to enjoy shopping for diverse vintage apparel.
■ Event Concept: '300 Years, A Waste of Money for Adults Across Time.'
The surrounding area of Tachibana-cho, where the venue is located, is a historical area that was granted monopoly rights for trading used goods and scrap iron as the entrance to the castle town of Owari Nagoya during the Edo period. The concept of this event is to gather modern antique shops in this historic land and realize a 'waste of money for adults across time' spanning 300 years since the Edo period. Since its first event in 2017, the number of visitors has grown with each iteration, making it one of the largest flea markets in the Tokai region, attracting over 15,000 visitors over two days.
■ Highlights of This Edition: A Giant Flea Market Hijacking Temples and the Town
1. [WEST AREA: Nishibetsuin] Recreating a French Flea Market
The Nishibetsuin venue will be centered around the theme of 'France,' structuring the entire venue to resemble a French flea market. Outdoors, not only traditional antique miscellaneous goods and brocante, but also famous stores across a wide range of genres, such as high-brand vintage items and leather shoes, will gather.
Furthermore, the vintage clothing area has been expanded this time. Popular vintage clothing stores from all over the country will gather in the indoor hall (Culture Hall) on the premises, allowing you to enjoy shopping for diverse vintage apparel.