Antique Market - Furumonoichi

Japanese: 古物市 - ふるものいち

Originally, there was no distinction between old and new goods exchanged at the markets. In recent years, old things have become popular not only for practical purposes but also as decorative items and collectibles, and markets selling second-hand furniture, watches, tableware, clothing, etc., are bustling and are also called "junk markets." Kyoto's "Kobo Market" and "Tenjin Market" are thought to have become regular events around the mid-Edo period, and now vendors gather from all over the country. The Kobo Market, held on the 21st of each month (the anniversary of Kobo Daishi's death) in the grounds of Toji Temple, features 1,500 stalls, and in December it is known as "Shimei Kobo."

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:

市で交換される物資は，元来，新旧の区別はなかった。近年は実用以外に装飾用やコレクションの対象として古いものがもてはやされ，中古の家具，時計，食器，衣類などを売る市が〈がらくた市〉などとも称されてにぎわっている。京都の〈弘法市〉と〈天神市〉は江戸中期ごろから定期化したと考えられ，今は各地から業者が集まる。東寺境内での毎月21日(弘法大師の命日)の弘法市は，1500の露店が並び，12月はとくに〈しまい弘法〉といわれる。

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