Key Facts
• Hachinohe Tatehana Morning Market to run January 18–March 8, 2025, every Sunday.
• Venue: Hachinohe Port’s Third Fish Market Building A, used for the first time.
• Approximately 80 vendors, mainly food stalls, to participate.
• Indoor rest areas and outdoor spaces with 30 food trucks planned.
• Building A typically inactive January–June, repurposed for the market.
• Previous winter markets held at Hachinohe Wholesale Center since 2021.
• Target attendance: 7,000–10,000 visitors per day.
• Organizers aim to boost winter tourism in Hachinohe.
Summary
The Hachinohe Tatehana Morning Market, a popular event in Aomori Prefecture, will extend its offerings into winter for the first time in 2025. Scheduled from January 18 to March 8, the market will operate every Sunday at Hachinohe Port’s Third Fish Market Building A. This venue, typically unused during the fishing off-season, will host around 80 vendors, primarily food stalls, alongside 30 food trucks in a covered outdoor area. Organizers aim to attract 7,000–10,000 visitors daily, providing a warm, indoor space for attendees to enjoy. The initiative seeks to enhance winter tourism in Hachinohe, offering a new attraction during the colder months.
