The “Yokohama Motomachi Food Fair” will be held for two days on October 4th and 5th, centered around Motomachi Nakadori, with participation from restaurants, food shops, beauty and health-related stores.
The Yokohama Motomachi Food Fair started in November 2000 as the “Motomachi Komachi Food Fair”. The 2025 event will be its 23rd edition, and in 2024, it attracted approximately 20,000 visitors.
The basic principles are “Gratitude for nature’s blessings, providing authentic offerings, handmade management, and contributing to Motomachi’s development.” This year’s theme is “Motomachi Gourmet Tour”. Each shop will sell its “specialty menu” in front of their stores, which can be enjoyed along with live music.
Over 50 stores will participate, including “French Cuisine Restaurant Yokohama Motomachi Mutekiro”, “Motomachi Korouan”, and “Wine Hall Motomachi Club”. The food offerings include Japanese, Western, Chinese cuisine, sweets, and drinks. Additionally, beauty and health-related stores will offer services like massage, stretching, and foot care.
Street performances are also planned.
The event will take place at Motomachi Nakadori, Daikansaka-dori, Shiokumi-zaka-dori, Motomachi-dori 3-chome and 4-chome, and in front of Motomachi Plaza. The hours are from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Food fair menu items can only be purchased with special tickets (sold in 100-yen units, available on the day of the event).
Yokohama Motomachi Food Fair
The Yokohama Motomachi Food Fair is an annual culinary event held in the historic Motomachi shopping street, an upscale district that flourished as a foreign settlement after Yokohama’s port opened in 1859. The fair celebrates this international heritage by featuring a wide variety of gourmet foods, from local Japanese delicacies to international cuisine, attracting visitors with its vibrant and cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Motomachi Nakadori
Motomachi Nakadori is a historic shopping street in Yokohama, Japan, that originated in the late 19th century as a commercial district catering to the city’s growing international community. Today, it retains its charming, cosmopolitan atmosphere with a blend of Western-style buildings housing boutiques, cafes, and specialty stores. The street reflects Yokohama’s legacy as one of Japan’s first ports to open to foreign trade.
Daikansaka-dori
Daikansaka-dori is a major commercial and entertainment street located in the Umeda district of Osaka, Japan. Historically, the area was a bustling merchant hub, and the street has evolved into a modern shopping destination lined with department stores, boutiques, and restaurants. It is particularly famous for its festive seasonal decorations and illuminations, attracting both locals and tourists.
Shiokumi-zaka-dori
Shiokumi-zaka-dori is a historic sloping street in Kamakura, Japan, known for its picturesque stone steps and traditional atmosphere. The name, which translates to “Salt-Drawing Slope,” originates from a legend where a devoted daughter would carry seawater up the hill to make salt for her father’s purification rituals. Today, it remains a charming, preserved pathway that reflects Kamakura’s rich cultural heritage.
Motomachi-dori
Motomachi-dori is a historic and fashionable shopping street located in the Naka Ward of Yokohama, Japan. It originally developed in the late 19th century as a residential and commercial district for the growing foreign community after the port of Yokohama opened to international trade. Today, it is renowned for its chic boutiques, cafes, and Western-style buildings that reflect its cosmopolitan heritage.
Motomachi Plaza
Motomachi Plaza is a modern shopping and cultural complex located in the historic Motomachi district of Kobe, Japan. It was developed as part of the city’s reconstruction efforts following the Great Hanshin Earthquake in 1995. The plaza blends contemporary architecture with the area’s traditional international influence, offering a mix of retail, dining, and event spaces.
French Cuisine Restaurant Yokohama Motomachi Mutekiro
Mutekiro is a historic French restaurant founded in 1931 in Yokohama’s Motomachi district. It is celebrated for introducing classic French cuisine to Japan and has been a beloved dining institution for generations. The restaurant is particularly famous for its Hayashi rice, a Japanese-inspired dish that has become its signature.
Motomachi Korouan
Motomachi Korouan is a historic Japanese restaurant located in the Motomachi district of Kobe, established in 1898. It is renowned for being one of the first restaurants in Japan to serve authentic Chinese cuisine, particularly its signature dish, buta-man (steamed pork buns). The restaurant has become a beloved local institution, reflecting Kobe’s history as an international port city that embraced diverse culinary influences.
