On the 28th of each month, the road in Mariko that leads up to the temple is a big flea market type event. I've been twice before - here and here. This month there were few vendors and few people on the road and at the temple. Two friends and I made the walk to the temple.
I was happy to see this kimono fabric seller. A few of her fabrics came home with me.
We enjoyed some Japanese music.
I was looking forward to seeing the Moss Head -----
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We looked everywhere, but the Moss Head was nowhere to be seen. I was disappointed that he was missing.
After visiting the temple, our day was not over ----
On Sunday, the stitchers (and two husbands) did some flea market shopping and went out for lunch.
First Flea Market
This flea market is held the 28th of every month and we had been there together about a year and a half ago (read about it here). We had planned to go one time last summer when the 28th fell on a weekend, but a typhoon came through and changed our plans.
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Many people were interested in a couple of standard poodles. This is the first time I have seen the large poodles in Japan. Miniature poodles are more popular here.
Shiba dogs are my favorite.
The Shrine
Moss Head has found some friends.
Lunch
I had cool soba and it was only 400 yen!
After lunch, we had more shopping to do!
Second Flea Market
This one was at Gokoku Shrine. I had been here before for a festival (read about it here). This flea market had a lot of interesting "fleas". Some of these sellers seem to be professional flea market vendors.
My Purchases
At the first flea market I bought these five bundles of Japanese fabric for 150 yen each - 750 yen total.
At the second flea market, I bought ten fabrics at 100 yen each - 1000 yen total.
I also bought two kimonos at 200 each - 400 yen total.
What a great day!
