Grab your eco-bags and head to Shunan City for a day at the flea market on Oct. 27.

This biannual market draws a big crowd and this particular event assembles under the theme of “Yorimichi no Aki” or Make a Detour amid Autumn, according to the event organizers.

Check out all the good deals, food and entertainment that remind you of the arrival of autumn at the JR Tokuyama Station square and along Tokuyama Shotengai shopping mall, only an hour away from MCAS Iwakuni.

The Shunan Flea Market promises plenty of antiques, imported goods, clothing, records, books and more from 100 vendors. Sample tasty Chinese steamed buns, curry, baked goods and other good eats at the event in Shunan City.

“While this biannual event near Iwakuni has expanded each time, and at this time, more than 100 vendors from not only in Yamaguchi Prefecture but from other cities and towns throughout Japan are also participating, so I’m looking forward to enjoying more variations in goods and food during the event,” says Tomoyuki Arao of Stars and Stripes Iwakuni Office.

Kick off the autumn season with a fun time at the Shunan Flea Market.

Tokuyama Ekimae (Shunan) Flea Market Autumn 2024

• Location: Tokuyama Shotengai and JR Tokuyama Station North Exit Square (a one-hour drive from MCAS Iwakuni)

• Date and hours: Oct. 27, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Admission: Free

• More info

• Tel: 0834-34-0013

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