Mottainai Flea Market

Last Updated on October 31, 2024

What to expect at Mottainai Flea Market

This Flea Market was designed around the 3R principles of Mottainai – to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

The market is held multiple times a month in different locations around Tokyo, giving plenty of opportunities to scout out second hand bargains.

People can also bring their unwanted items to the market to recycle at the resource collection corner set up at each market, with everything from old clothes, books, DVDs and even old cooking oil being collected.

The principle of Mottainai teaches the importance of life and respect for the irreplaceable earth’s resources.

The Mottainai Flea Market has been running since April 2007 and aims to aid in environmental conservation by making the most effective use of limited resources.

Why not visit the flea market’s sister, Mottainai Handmade Market to shop for local handmade arts and crafts?

When and where will Mottainai Flea Market take place?

The market opening hours are 10:00 until 16:00, however some sellers may choose to leave earlier than this.

A list of events happening soon are as follows:

Monday 4th November 2024 – Kichijoji Parco Rooftop
Saturday 9th November 2024 – Kichijoji Parco Rooftop
Saturday 23rd November 2024 – Kichijoji Parco Rooftop
Saturday 23rd November 2024 – Nakano Central Park
Sunday 24th November 2024 – Nakano Central Park
Sunday 1st December 2024 – Kichijoji Parco Rooftop
Sunday 8th December 2024 – Kichijoji Parco Rooftop
Saturday 21st December 2024 – Nakano Central Park
Sunday 22nd December 2024 – Nakano Central Park

How much does Mottainai Flea Market cost?

Mottainai Flea Market is free to attend.