{"id":3487,"date":"2025-08-04T13:25:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T04:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fujieda-life-trip.com\/?post_type=shopping&p=3487"},"modified":"2025-08-04T13:25:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T04:25:08","slug":"ja-mansaikan","status":"publish","type":"shopping","link":"https:\/\/fujieda-life-trip.com\/en\/shopping\/ja-mansaikan\/","title":{"rendered":"JA Oigawa Mansai Hall Fujieda"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to places in Fujieda City where you can buy local vegetables that are cheap and fresh, JA Oigawa Mansai-kan is the place to go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is located 5 minutes by car or 15 minutes on foot from the north exit of Fujieda Station. It has the atmosphere of a roadside station, but it is more of a \u201clife-oriented direct sales store\u201d where local people go every day rather than tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This time, we visited Mansai-kan to see the fresh vegetables and fruits that are unique to direct sales stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What kind of place is Mansai-kan?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The official name is \u201cJA Oigawa Farmers Market (Direct Sales Store) Mansaikann.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the name suggests, local farmers bring their produce to the market, which is managed by JA and sold directly to consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The market opens at 9:00 a.m., but even on weekdays, it tends to be quite crowded right after opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have your eye on a particular vegetable or fruit, it’s best to go first thing in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The store is surprisingly spacious, with a wide variety of seasonal vegetables and fruits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the prices are surprisingly affordable. They are much cheaper than at supermarkets, and the freshness is incomparable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to JA Oigawa’s website, the market aims to achieve the following three objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. We deliver fresh, safe agricultural products and processed goods produced by farmers within the JA jurisdiction directly from the production area to local consumers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. We aim to expand the production of local agricultural products and promote regional agriculture in line with the needs of local consumers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. We promote exchange activities between local consumers and farmers to deepen mutual understanding and cooperation regarding agriculture.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    JA Oigawa Mansai Hall Fujieda<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Inside the store<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Just outside the store, there is a section for gardening seedlings, where vegetable and flower seedlings are lined up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For me, who recently started gardening, it’s a very exciting sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    As I mentioned earlier, the store is surprisingly spacious. When you think of a direct sales store, you might imagine something more compact, but this one is quite large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Fresh vegetables and fruits are lined up. As it is a direct sales store, there is no excessive or unnecessary packaging, and the products are displayed in a way that emphasizes their freshness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, I visited at around 4:00 p.m. I’m sure the selection is different from what it is in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Why didn’t I come in the morning?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Because it was too hot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The summers these days are really terrible, and I didn’t want to risk heatstroke, so I came in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here’s what the store looks like inside \u2193<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Look at this basil! It’s packed full, and it’s only \u00a5200!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Pickled melon…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I’ve never seen this before.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Seasonal enjoyment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n



    The charm of Mansai-kan is, without a doubt, the ability to enjoy seasonal delicacies! That’s what the locals say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Spring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Spring vegetables such as new onions, rapeseed blossoms, and asparagus are lined up in rows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Bamboo shoots are also popular, and it’s nice that they are sold with the skin still on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Summer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, corn, edamame… a treasure trove of summer vegetables!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The \u201cFujieda Melon,\u201d which is best eaten chilled, as well as peaches and plums are also very popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In particular, locally grown watermelons sell out quickly, so be sure to get them while you can!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Autumn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Sweet potatoes, taro, persimmons, pears, and other sweet vegetables and fruits are abundant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Dried sweet potatoes and dried persimmons are also special treats of this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Winter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Winter vegetables such as radishes, Chinese cabbage, and green onions are perfect for hot pot dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In addition, Fujieda’s specialty \u201cleaf green onions\u201d become especially flavorful during this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Not just vegetables and fruits! Don’t miss the prepared foods section!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Actually, the hidden gem of Mansai-kan is its prepared food corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There is a wide selection of homemade bento boxes, simmered dishes, tempura, and sushi rolls made by local mothers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Of course, everything was sold out when I visited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The most popular items are the \u201conigiri\u201d (rice balls) and \u201ckaraage bento\u201d (fried chicken bento). They’re hearty and priced between 200 and 400 yen, making them perfect for lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Additionally, freshly baked bread from a local bakery is also available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The types of bread delivered vary by day, adding to the fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Souvenirs that embody the spirit of Fujieda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Rather than souvenirs for tourists, these items are recommended as local products that can also be used as gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fujieda tea (various types such as sencha, fukamushi tea, and powdered tea)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Soy sauce and miso from local soy sauce manufacturers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Handmade jams and pickles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Shizuoka’s famous black hanpen fish cakes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    These items are attractive because they are typical of Shizuoka and Fujieda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Mansai-kan is a local \u201ceveryday luxury.\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Compared to urban markets and organic markets, Mansakan’s appeal lies not so much in its \u201cluxury\u201d as in its \u201cfriendliness and sense of security.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fresh, safe vegetables from farmers you can see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It’s really nice to be able to buy things you use every day for meals at reasonable prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What’s more, it’s great to see local people excitedly wondering, \u201cWhat’s available today?\u201d as they visit the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The staff are friendly and kind, creating an atmosphere that makes you want to strike up a conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you’ve never been before, I highly recommend giving it a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Before you know it, you’ll find yourself filling your basket with vegetables (laughs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    By the way, here’s what I bought: ginger, kimchi, tomatoes, and shiso leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I used these to make somen noodles when I got home\u2014laughs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Facility Information<\/span><\/div>
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    Name<\/strong>: JA Oigawa Farmers Market Mansai-kan Fujieda<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Business hours<\/strong>: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Closed<\/strong>: Second Tuesday of each month (except July and August), New Year’s (January 1st to 4th), end of March and September<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    address<\/strong>\uff1a3-10-27 Aoki, Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture 426-0037<\/p>\n\n\n\n