A Mini Farmer’s Market
Published: November 11, 2024
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“Inaka no Eki Kameido Store,” a shop selling freshly harvested vegetables and healthy ingredients from all over Japan.
Inaka no Eki Kameido Store is a small shop in the middle of the city that operates like a local farmer’s market. The owner, Mr. Kai, carefully selects and sells high-quality agricultural products and processed goods from all over Japan.
You can find a very wide selection of items, such as dried foods with medicinal properties, additive-free seasonings such as miso and fish soup stocks, and even sweets such as their dairy-free rice koji ice cream. The amount of produce varies depending on each harvest and the season.
They offer a wide selection of vegetables delivered the day after harvest and local specialty products with no added chemicals.
Over the years, Mr. Kai has sought farmers from around the country and built personal relationships with them. Although not all produce is organic, he focuses on supporting local farmers and providing the freshest produce possible.
The owner, Mr. Kai, knows a lot about nutrition.
The food industry does not always prioritize health, but Mr. Kai really cares about the health of the local people. He makes recommendations and gives suggestions whenever the opportunity arises, especially helping the aging population, who suffer from a variety of health issues due to a lack of knowledge about nutrition.
When wood ear mushrooms are dried in the sun, they produce more vitamin D than in their fresh state. Vitamin D helps build bones and supports the immune system.
I learned that dried foods, such as wood ear mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and Jerusalem artichoke, have more benefits than when eaten fresh.
Jerusalem artichokes contain inulin, which helps control blood sugar levels.
Personally, I had not heard of this food item before, but it reminded me of something you could most likely find in traditional Chinese medicine, which seems to be becoming more and more popular these days with the increasing awareness of nutrition and using food as medicine.
“Inaka no Eki Kameido Store” offers many food options that provide the nutrition you need to stay healthy.
Mr. Kai will gladly tell you about any food items for sale as he has a deep knowledge of all the products. As a promoter of health and nutrition, I believe that food can be medicine, and you can improve your life with the right foods. So come by and check out this mini farmer’s market in Kameido.
≪English Article Journalist Profile≫
・Name：Natalie
・Age：Thirties
・Nationality：Poland
・Hobbies：Sewing, DJ, Up cycling, Illustration
※Information is based on August 2024. Prices, operating hours, and other details may change. Please verify with the store directly.
※All amounts mentioned in the article are inclusive of taxes.
