Kurashi no Ichi is a twice-a-year local farmer’s and handicraft market held at the Shiogama Sugimura Jun Museum of Art in the port city of Shiogama, Miyagi.

Focusing on the concept of enriching your daily life with fresh ideas and wisdom, discover a variety of vendors charming and attractive booths furnished by local shops, featuring bento box lunches, bread, locally-grown vegetables, tableware, woodworks, antique goods, handmade goods, plants and more. There will also be workshops for people of all ages to learn and enjoy!

In addition, various independently-run small-scale markets will also be held around the Museum’s vicinity, such as the Kadoichi Market in front of the OTA Yohachiro Shoten Miso Shop in Miyamachi (a 10 minute walk from the Museum), and the Kimono de Furima+, a flea market dedicated to Japanese kimono and accessories at Cafe Harema in Motomachi Shotengai (5 mins from the Museum).

Come and the charm of something new and exciting that will make your day! Kurashi no Ichi is sure to freshen and spice up your everyday life! 

Kurashi No Ichi: The Fall 2026 Edition

Date and Time:

7 November (Sat) and 8 November (Sun) 2026

10am to 15pm

Venue:

The Shiogama Sugimura Jun Museum of Art

8-1 Motomachi, Shiogama City, Miyagi Pref. JAPAN

Free Admission

Please refer to the guide below on how to access the Museum.

View this flyer in detail (PDF) in Japanese

Click on the links below for detailed info of the event at the Museum:

👉Vendors feat. apparel, food, and daily living goods at the Daikodo Grand Auditorium

👉Workshops at the Study Room Space

👉Pan no Ichi Bread Market and Schedule at the Nakaniwa Outdoor Garden

[Event Access]

Transportation to Shiogama City takes approximately 30 minutes either by rail or by road. Please consult the latest traffic information in your area in case of weather or other road disturbances/interruptions. 

Event Access by Rail (JR East):

Get off at Hon-Shiogama Station (Senseki Line) from Sendai/Aobadori Stations, and walk from 10 – 15 mins. Click here for a visual guide

Event Access and Event Parking by Car:

During the event’s operating hours, visitors arriving by car can use the free temporary parking space at the Motomachi Kurukuru Hiroba. Should all parking spaces become full, please use the museum-affiliated parking facility, Times Shiogama, listed below.

Upon parking, visitors can get to the Museum on foot. It takes about 5 to 10 minutes. Please refer to the guide (from Item 5 / ⑤ to get there, or refer to the Google Map link.

[Motomachi Kurukuru Hiroba (Temporary Parking, free where available)]
・5-19 Motomachi, Shiogama, Miyagi
※ If the free parking lot is full, please use the following museum-affiliated parking lot listed below.

[Times Shiogama Honmachi (Museum-Affiliated Parking, partly free)]
・5 Motomachi, Shiogama, Miyagi
※ For visitors using Times, please bring your parking ticket and show it to us at the Museum Office. Staff will provide a Voucher (Service Ticket) covering one-hour of parking time for free. (Fees apply after the first hour of use). 

Click here to see this page in Japanese.