I'm going to Kanagawa Ward.

　In this month's “Research on People and Towns in Director General”, we visited the “Ichiba Shokuiku Delivery Class” by a market professional.
　At the home of the Yokohama Central Wholesale Market, professionals from the Fruit and Vegetables Department and Fisheries Department 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 the children see and touch them directly, and convey the correct knowledge of fresh foods and the mechanism of distribution, so they are interested in food. He wanted them to grow up.
　At Nakamaru Elementary School, which we visited this time, the “Fishery Department Fish Edition” was held, with the participation of 93 fifth-grade elementary school studenｔ and 60 parents, the total number of participants in the past. That's right.
　"What are the seasonal fish of this season?"
　"What are the fish that's hard to judge?"
　"When is the most fish caught in the year?"
　The sharp questions from elementary school students continued, and in the subsequent quiz tournament, the venue was united and excited, and seemed to be at the live venue.
　Market officials seem to be thinking about the contents of on-site classes after obtaining elementary school textbooks every year and grasping the contents of the classes. I felt the effort to grab the hearts of elementary school students, just saying, "I want children to like fish more and eat fish deliciously." I thought it was because of that kind of thought.
　The presence of a vibrant market with fresh ingredients is a valuable asset of Kanagawa Ward. As Kanagawa Ward, I would like to promote it as one of the attractions of Kanagawa Ward so that more people can know the familiar markets located in the ward.
　The Yokohama City Central Wholesale Market Fisheries Department is open to the public, so be sure to come and taste fresh and delicious fish. Lastly, I would like to introduce the one-point advice I learned from a professional this time. When buying fish, ask the shopkeeper about the best way to eat it. Fresh fish are delicious to eat with sashimi, but the recommended way to eat depends on the fish, so be sure to refer to professional tips.

About the general opening of the Yokohama City Central Wholesale Market Fisheries Middle Wholesale Building
1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 8:00 to 10:00
About the general opening day of the Fisheries Wholesale Building

February, 2024

Mayor of Kanagawa Masayoshi Hibino