[Held on Sunday, May 31] Yonhonashi Market ～ A Marche Event You Can Enjoy with Your Dog

A new market began in Hayashima Town last year (2025). It’s called the Yonhonashi Market.

You might initially wonder, “What does yonhonashi mean?” But does it ring a bell? That’s right—it refers to animals.

The second event will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
It is a market event with a particular focus on dogs, and one of its defining features is that it draws many pet lovers.

Yonhonashi Market

Yonhonashi Market is a market event for pet lovers to enjoy together with their dogs.

The previous event was held at “Foresta! Hayashima Fureai no Mori Park,” but the venue has changed to “Hayashima Town South Ground” starting with this event.

As more people nowadays consider pets to be “family,” there still aren’t enough places where people can enjoy themselves with their pets. Yonhonashi Market offers a place for everyone to enjoy, whether they have a pet, are thinking of getting one, or have few opportunities to interact with pets.

Vendors include pet-related shops, food trucks, and an agility area. Please see the image below for a detailed list of vendors.

Interview with the Yonhonashi Organizing Committee

We spoke with a representative of the Yonhonashi Organizing Committee about what makes the event appealing.

How did Yonhonashi Market come to be held?

Representative

We wanted to hold an event in Hayashima where people could enjoy themselves with their pets. The event took shape after three companies with ties to Hayashima—Kikkawa Co., Ltd., Ai-Con Organizing Committee, and Sato Photo Studio—shared their ideas.

Has anything changed since the first event? And was there a particular reason for changing the venue?

Representative

We changed the venue to Hayashima Town South Ground to address the parking issues we identified after last year’s event (2025).

The venue is also larger, and we’ve increased the number of vendors compared with last year so that more dog lovers can enjoy the event.

What are the highlights of the second event?

Representative

First, there will be market vendors selling treats and goods for dogs.
We’re also working with Certified NPO Seeds of Happiness to raise awareness of the issues surrounding rescued dogs and cats, which have become a social concern in recent years.

We’re also planning an experiential event where people can deepen their bond with their dogs through a dog agility activity. There will also be a matchmaking party for pet lovers.

What kinds of people attended previous events?

Representative

Many of our visitors are dog lovers.

Who would you like to see attend?

Representative

Of course, we’d love to see dog lovers, but we’d also like people who are thinking of getting a pet to come along.

Do you have a message for our readers?

Representative

We hope to make it a day that all animal lovers can enjoy, so please come and visit Hayashima Town South Ground on May 31!

From the Writer

I often go to various events, and I frequently see people bringing their pets along. They really are part of the family.

Pet-related events have a stronger sense of “hospitality” toward pets and their families than regular events. Dog lovers are sure to enjoy them even more.

You can enjoy the event even if you don’t have a pet, so why not come along?

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