{"id":9238,"date":"2021-06-14T10:57:36","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T01:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/?p=9238"},"modified":"2021-06-19T13:01:15","modified_gmt":"2021-06-19T04:01:15","slug":"%e7%9c%8c%e5%86%85%e6%9c%80%e5%a4%a7%e7%b4%9a%e3%81%ae%e8%a4%87%e5%90%88%e5%9e%8b%e3%83%9e%e3%83%ab%e3%82%b7%e3%82%a7%e3%80%8cmeets-festival%e3%80%8d19%e3%83%bb20%e6%97%a5%e3%81%ab%e9%96%8b%e5%82%ac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/en\/9238\/","title":{"rendered":"The prefecture\u2019s largest market \u201cMeets Festival\u201d will be held on June 19th and 20th!"},"content":{"rendered":"

160 stores in the prefecture come together to display handmade craft works!<\/h2>\r\n

During the market \u201cMeets Festival\u201d, 160 stores from the prefecture will gather with stalls for handmade accessories, workshops, gourmet food, etc. It will be held on June 19th (Sat) and 20th (Sun) at the Prefectural Kenshinko Budokan (Martial Arts Hall) in Joetsu City.<\/p>\r\n

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This\u00a0event was planned by Azusa Watanabe, an artist who produces handmade earrings and other items in Myoko City, to revitalize the region of Joetsu.\u00a0 The executive committee was set up mainly by volunteers, and they have been preparing for it since August last year.<\/p>\r\n

Ms. Watanabe said, \u201cWhen I ask people in other areas what they know about Joetsu, they know of no places or sightseeing spots other than the cherry blossom viewing at Takada Castle Ruins Park.\u00a0 I wanted to create an event that would give everyone a chance to get together in Joetsu, so that people could get to know Joetsu better.”<\/p>\r\n

Approximately\u00a0160 stores will open in the market, mainly from the Joetsu region, but also from other places within Niigata prefecture.\u00a0 There are various shops selling handmade craft works, food shops, beauty salons and chiropractors.\u00a0 In addition to holding various workshops that parents and children can enjoy, there will be a kids challenge booth where children aged 9 to 12 can do everything themselves.\u00a0 At the booth, kids will work on making things with the creativity unique to children, and will do everything from reception, preparation, sales, and exchange of money.<\/p>\r\n

Ms. Watanabe\u00a0said, \u201cThis will be the first time for the market to be held in Niigata Prefecture. \u00a0This time, we asked shop owners throughout Niigata Prefecture, who will come from as far as Shibata City. \u00a0It\u2019s an event that gives you an opportunity to enjoy shops you might not otherwise see.\u00a0 Please come and enjoy this market with your friends and family! “
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\r\nMore information about the stores can be found on the Meets Festival Instagram site.\u00a0 Please check there for details.<\/p>\r\n

*As a measure against COVID-19, we do not allow people who have a fever, those who have gone out of the prefecture within the previous two weeks, or those who live in areas with a high number of COVID cases. All visitors must also wear masks.<\/p>\r\n

Meets Festival<\/strong>
\r\n\u25a0 Date and time: Saturday, June 19th, Sunday, June 20th, 11: 00-16: 00
\r\n\u25a0 Venue: Kenshinko Budokan \/ Odojo: 1F (375 Tonomeko Shinden, Joetsu City)
\r\n\u25a0 Admission: Free
\r\n\u25a0 Inquiries: TEL090-2419-5411<\/a> (Meets Festival Executive Committee, Watanabe)
\r\nInstagram account @meets_festival

Kenshinko budokan<\/h2>