Using locally-raised vegetables and livestock as ingredients, Kitakata’s local cuisine offers many fresh and savory tastes. The rice paddies yield some of Japan’s best rice. Small farmers markets throughout Kitakata provide a range of locally produced foods.  Many of them feature foods produced by organic farmers, who blend traditional farming techniques and knowledge with their commitment to environmentally-sound practices. 

The Yamato farmers’ market offers homemade meals, coffees and teas made by local cooks with local ingredients alongside seasonal produce. The organic meat, fruit and vegetables promise health benefits and better nutrition for consumers. Stop by on a Saturday morning to enjoy the delicious, healthy meals in the company of the people who grew the food using the local natural bounty.