Kanagawa Ward9:

　In this month's “Director General People and Town Exploration”, I visited the “Ichiba Food Education Delivery Class” by market professionals.
　At the home of Yokohama City Central Wholesale Market, professionals from the fruit and vegetable department and marine products departments working in the market, such as wholesalers, middle wholesalers, and related businesses, have been conducting on-site classes for elementary school students for nearly 10 years.
　In the on-site class, they bring fresh vegetables and fish from the market and have children see and touch them directly to convey the correct knowledge of fresh foods and the mechanism of distribution, etc., and interest in food. It was said that you want to bring up.
　At Nakamaru Elementary School, which we visited this time, the “fish of the Fisheries Department” was held, with 93 fifth-year students from elementary school studenｔ and 60 parents. It seems that
　"What are the seasonal fish of this season?"
　"What are the fish that are difficult to judge?"
　"When is the most fish caught in a year?"
　The sharp questions from elementary school students continued constantly, and in the subsequent quiz tournament, the venue was united and excited and seemed to be at the live venue.
　Market officials obtain elementary school textbooks every year to understand the contents of the class, and then think about the contents of on-site classes. I felt the effort to grab the hearts of elementary school students. "I want the children to like fish more and eat the fish deliciously." I thought it was from that kind of thought.
　The presence of a vibrant market with fresh ingredients is a valuable asset of Kanagawa Ward. Kanagawa Ward would like to promote it as one of the attractions of Kanagawa Ward so that more people can know about the familiar market in the ward.
　The Yokohama Central Wholesale Market Fisheries Department is also open to the public, so be sure to come and taste fresh and delicious fish. Finally, I would like to introduce the one-point advice that I learned from professionals this time. When buying fish, ask the owner about the most delicious way to eat. Fresh fish is delicious with sashimi, but the way you eat depends on the fish, so be sure to refer to professional tips.

Opening of Yokohama City Central Wholesale Market Fisheries Wholesale Building
1st and 3rd Saturday of every month 8am to 10pm
About the general opening date of the Fisheries Wholesale Building

February, 2024

Masayoshi Hibino, Director of Kanagawa