Showa Era Roadside Market
Published: June 7, 2024
※Prices are subject to change from those in effect at the time of the interview. Please contact the store directly for the latest information.
Opened in May 2023, “Nichijyo + Sunamachi Ginza no Eki” is in a corner of the Sunamachi Ginza shopping street. This unique store features a greengrocer, a deli food, and a bakery.
The store is appealing for its wide selection of fresh, locally sourced vegetables and fruits, all offered at reasonable prices.
The concept is a roadside farmer’s market, called ‘michi no eki’ in Japanese. These markets usually contain local produce, locally made snacks and sweets and sometimes other specialties like cosmetic products and more. Additionally, the Showa era style is adopted here, before supermarkets emerged, and the local community was more bonded.
In addition to fresh produce, the store also offers processed vegetable products such as boiled bamboo shoots and whole pickled cucumbers.
With a focus on healthy and natural food, the shop carries a range of seasonal produce, supporting farmers and promoting whole foods.
All the rice balls and deli foods are cooked in the store’s kitchen.
The owner highly recommends their homemade potato salad. It’s light but satisfying and has a range of flavors and textures.
The baked goods, including the fruitcake bars, are also handmade in the store’s kitchen.
The cake bars come in a variety of flavors including strawberry, banana, and chocolate. They are very fluffy and go well with coffee!
They also have renowned specialty items such as famous soy sauces.
There is an area devoted to imported Asian products such as rare spices, Vietnamese coffee, and exotic products containing moringa which is said to be extremely beneficial for health. You can also find rice flour, brown sugar from Okinawa and beet sugar which also contains a wide variety of minerals, among much more!
They offer bread at affordable prices.
Another specialty made in-house is the brown sugar popcorn (shelf above the bread).
The store features an eat-in corner as well. The sweet potato chips are made using silk sweets from Chiba Prefecture and do not contain any added sugar, allowing you to enjoy their natural sweetness.
They do not use oil or salt, making them an ideal healthy snack. Additionally, there are lightly salted homemade potato chips available.
It is a lesser-known spot, but when you visit Sunamachi Ginza Shopping Street, make sure to stop by Nichijo + Sunamachi Ginza no Eki. You can experience the local atmosphere while enjoying the preserved Showa-era ambiance. It is definitely worth a visit!
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※Information is based on May 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.
