Tokyo has an abundance of fresh-from-the-farm produce at different types of markets both downtown and around town. They remind me of memories I have of urban and rural farmers markets in the northeastern United States, such as the Union Square Greenmarket held weekly in New York City or the many farms up and down the East Coast that open their gates to visitors in autumn. too.
So next time you’re at your favorite farm-to-table cafe, check to see if they have any local supplier produce on sale or if they have any flyers up about an upcoming stall or market. Various dates and times; see website for next date Tokyo Locations: Nerima Ward Office, Ebisu Garden Place, Keio Crown Street, Tsuruma Park , here were their recommendations: ). Butternut squash is an American vegetable, but I have seen it sold at Tokyo farmers’ markets.
When I bought it, it produced the sweetest butternut squash soup I’ve ever made in my kitchen. Kabocha, also called Japanese pumpkin, looks like a green pumpkin, but i Don’t forget to also look out for these ..