Kamando Ichiba is a community market in Kamakura, Japan, designed to bring people together through local commerce, shared activities, and cultural exchange. Held in a public park, the event creates three kinds of spaces: a marketplace for goods, a gathering place for conversation and activities, and an area for food. Visitors can browse local produce and seafood, secondhand items, handmade crafts, art, and products from Kamakura shops.

The program also features workshops in crafts, health, music, and traditional games, as well as yoga, exercise, live singing and dancing, and opportunities to learn about community groups and nonprofit organizations. Cultural exchange with international visitors is another part of the market’s community focus. Food vendors based in Kamakura offer refreshments, with the event encouraging reusable tableware and reduced waste.

Kamando Ichiba welcomes adults and children, and invites vendors, performers, organizations, and volunteers to take part. More than a shopping event, it aims to create opportunities for people to meet, exchange ideas and goods, and build connections across the community