Visitors can observe the “Seri” (auction) and experience a freezer with a temperature of minus 50 degrees Celsius! Central Wholesale Market

On July 25, “Summer Vacation Tour for Elementary School Children” will be held at the Central Wholesale Market in Hyogo Ward, Kobe City, for parents and children of elementary school students in the city. Advance application is required for participation, and the deadline is June 9.

The central wholesale market is an important facility that supports the dietary life of citizens through proper trading and smooth distribution of fresh food products. Although the general public is not usually allowed to enter the market, we offer the opportunity for the public to visit the market for the purpose of promoting awareness of the market.

On the day of the tour, in addition to an introduction to the facility, visitors can tour the fruit and vegetable “auction” and the middle wholesaler’s store, as well as experience the -50°C ultra-low-temperature freezer.
The person in charge of the event said, “We hope that elementary school students will learn about the lively morning scene at the central market and how fresh produce is safely delivered to their tables. Participation is free of charge, so please come and join us and deepen your understanding of how food arrives at your table. ＜
It would be good for parents and children to take this opportunity to learn about what goes on inside and what kind of ingredients are traded! I’m curious too.

Details

Date

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Place

Kobe Central Wholesale Market Main Market
(Nakanoshima 1-chome, Hyogo-ku, Kobe)
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Hours

Around 7:00 – 10:15

Eligibility and capacity

● Elementary school students who live in Kobe City or attend elementary school in Kobe City and their guardians
● Capacity of 20 pairs (maximum of 4 students per pair including 1 guardian)
*For safety reasons, participation by non-applicants such as pre-school siblings is not permitted.

Participation

(1) Name of parent/guardian (2) Zip code (3) Address (4) Cell phone number for emergency contact
(5) Name of participating elementary school student (6) Pronunciation (7) School name (8) Grade
●Application must be made by e-mail with (1) to (8) completed
E-mail address: ichibanokyoshitsu@kobe-honjo.jp
*Close date is June 9, 2023.

• Kobe Central Wholesale Market Website https://kobe-honjo.jp/pr/