The Akita Citizens Market is where locals come to find out the freshest fish, fruit and vegetables. In a compact city like Akita, word gets around quickly, so this free market action ensures that only the best and freshest produce of the land and sea are bought and sold. You may not understand the Akita dialect, but between animated gestures and friendly country laughter, you can have a great time here. Of course produce vary by the season, so come here in October for Masaba, and December for the best Hatahata fish.
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Farmers & Fishmongers Market Akita
Banter for some fresh bargains with the locals

By Bonson Lam
Community writer

The fish markets are abuzz with activity even at mid morning

Fishmonger at the Akita Citizen Market one of the largest north of Tsukiji

There are several aisles of fishmonger stalls at the Akita Citizen Market one of the largest north of Tsukiji

Vegetable Stalls with staff

Fish by the month

Freshly made Pork Dumplings for 60 yen

Even in wintry Akita you can get tropical fruits like bananas at just 250 yen a bunch

Akita Citizen Market building

Different kinds of fish you can get in Akita Markets
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