About this event
"Tokaichi," which has continued for more than 400 years in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, is the largest traditional New Year first-market in the Aizu region. Held every year on January 10, approximately 400 stalls set up along central city streets such as Shinmei-dori and Omachi-dori, drawing crowds of over 150,000 people as a classic New Year tradition. The venue is lined with stalls offering traditional crafts, including Aizu lacquerware, as well as food and drink, bringing winter streets to life. The greatest attraction is the "Aizu Three Lucky Charms" packed tightly across the storefronts. Visitors can pick up these charms filled with the craftsmanship and hopes of artisans—such as Okiagari-koboshi roly-poly dolls, Hatsune bamboo flutes, and Kazaguruma windmills—to pray for health and happiness in the coming year. It is an event where you can enjoy exploring street stalls in the crisp New Year air while discovering special, unique items.
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Shinmei-dori Shopping Street
3 Sakaemachi, Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima 965-0871, Japan
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