“Rintetsu Garden” was held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 26, 2021.
Rintetsu Garden is a market event held in spaces along the Mizushima Rinkai Railway.
It’s an event that adults and children alike can enjoy, with workshops as well as delicious food and drinks.
Here’s a report on Rintetsu Garden.
The information provided was current when this article was published in April 2021. Please note that it may differ from current information.
About Rintetsu Garden
Rintetsu Garden is a market event that makes use of spaces beneath the elevated Mizushima Rinkai Railway tracks and in nearby parks, with the aim of revitalizing the Mizushima area.
In 2021, it was held five times, in March, May, July, September, and November.
This time, a total of 17 shops took part: 14 food vendors and three shops selling miscellaneous goods.
The venue was beneath the elevated tracks at Sakae Station on the Mizushima Rinkai Railway and at Mizushima Toei-cho Daiichi Park.
Rintetsu Garden in action
A la Maison
A la Maison serves chewy fresh pasta.
The fresh pasta, made with a blend of sauce using ingredients from Okayama Prefecture and “Bokkee-ko” flour from Okayama Prefecture, is delicious.
Six kinds of pasta were on sale at Rintetsu Garden.
The pasta, mixed on a large wheel of cheese, is coated with plenty of cheese.
One of the attractions of Rintetsu Garden is getting to see food being prepared in a way you don’t usually get to see.
I had the tomato pasta, and it made me want to try all the other flavors, too.
T’s Clover
T’s Clover catches the eye with its many scones laid out on display.
Scones and drinks were on sale at Rintetsu Garden.
There were more than 10 scone flavors, making it hard to decide which one to try.
I chose three kinds of scones: plain, lemon, and white peach tea.
The scones are about the size of your palm, with just the right sweetness and a crisp texture that makes you want to keep reaching for more.
There were both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
I’m underage and can’t drink alcohol yet, so I decided to have sparkling tea.
I couldn’t imagine what tea with carbonation would be like, but when I tried it, the tea’s aroma and the fizzy sensation of the bubbles were addictive.
Kikuchi Diatomaceous Earth
Kikuchi Diatomaceous Earth sold diatomaceous earth and offered activities such as trying your hand at plastering a wall.
Diatomaceous earth is a natural material formed from algae that accumulated on the seabed or lakebed and fossilized.
It helps purify the air by absorbing moisture and odors, and also helps prevent mold and mites.
At Rintetsu Garden, they also conducted a moisture experiment using diatomaceous earth.
For the experiment, two tanks, each with a glass of water inside, were set side by side. One had a wall coated with diatomaceous earth, while the other had an uncoated wall.
The tank with the diatomaceous-earth-coated wall was clear, while the other was so fogged up that you couldn’t see inside.
There was also a workshop where children could make handprints and footprints.
When I asked why they were taking part in Rintetsu Garden, one of the shop staff told me, “We want people to discover the appeal of diatomaceous earth through experiments and hands-on activities.”
monotone leather
monotone leather sells leather goods made using Italian leather.
At Rintetsu Garden, they sold products and held a workshop.
Among the leather goods, the cord reels caught my eye.
They can be used not only to bundle cords, but also to tie up hair accessories or mask elastics.
There were many colors, and each one had a different shade, so part of the fun was finding one I liked.
At the workshop, participants stamped name tags.
You choose a design for the stamp, and there are so many options that it’s hard to decide which one to use.
I was absorbed in working on my own, while in front of me a small child was happily choosing stamps with their father.
Kurashiki Ablaze sports event
The volleyball team holding a sports event at Mizushima Toei-cho Daiichi Park was Kurashiki Ablaze.
Kurashiki Ablaze is a women’s volleyball team that started in April 2019 and took part in Rintetsu Garden as a team rooted in the local community.
They held a game of Struck Out for children.
The vision-training activity was fun for adults and children alike, who eagerly chased the lights in an attempt to set a new record.
The park, a short distance from the row of food stalls, provided a space where people could enjoy getting active.
And many other shops
I can’t introduce them all, but there were many other wonderful shops, too.
From the Writer
Rintetsu Garden, a market event held beneath the elevated tracks of the Mizushima Rinkai Railway.
During the event, many people sat in chairs, chatting and taking their time.
I think it’s an event where you can enjoy not only delicious food but also connecting with others through conversation.
The next event is scheduled to be held on Friday, May 28, 2021.
I’m really looking forward to seeing what I’ll eat next and what discoveries I’ll make.
Rintetsu Garden Information
| Name | Rintetsu Garden |
|---|---|
| Date | March 26, 2021 (Friday), 4:00–8:00 p.m. |
| Location | Under the elevated tracks at Sakae Station on the Mizushima Rinkai Railway and Mizushima Higashisakaemachi Daiichi Park |
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