One of the largest morning markets in Japan, running along the Miyagawa River in the historic Old Town of Takayama.

Mini mart that had the Hokkaido soft serve we were looking for

A main market in CDMX near Roma Sur.

The largest traditional retail market in Mexico City, with everything from fresh produce and clothing to mouthwatering street food. We enjoyed a guided tour that also included the Sonora Witchcraft Market as well as tons of tasty food stops along the way.

A vibrant, open-air marketplace and community initiative dedicated to the commercialization of local, agroecological, and artisanal products from the Xochimilco, Milpa Alta, Tláhuac, and neighboring states areas in and around Mexico City. It serves as a direct space for small producers to sell their goods without relying on intermediaries, ensuring fair trade and supporting sustainable practices.

A self-financed, non-partisan citizen initiative focused on creating and promoting short commercial circuits for small-scale productive projects in Mexico City (CDMX) and surrounding states. It connects consumers interested in health, environmental protection, and local economies with producers and artisans offering quality, agroecological, and sustainably made products.

The Mercado de Xochimilco is a major icon in the Xochimilco historic center and functions as the largest goods distribution hub for this important agricultural zone of Mexico City. It is a vital center of commerce, culture, and cuisine.

I recommend coming at night for the suadero tacos. Although they have steak and pastor tacos, the suadero is my favorite, paired with a glass of tepache, the pineapple fermented drink! If you don´t know what it´s suadero, I´m going to tell you that the Sort Flank Steak you have to cook it first in water and salt, and after that goes directly into a big pot with lard to be confit.

Don Juventino's cecina tacos (curated meat and sun-dry), where he greets you with a board covered in natural and enchilada-style cecina, green and red chorizo, as well as moronga. The highlight of this taco shop is the Campechano taco, featuring dried beef and green chorizo. The tacos come with two tortillas. Take your time to enjoy it while seated and explore the salsas, which range from green with guacamole and red salsa to pickled onions with manzano chili and pico de gallo. You can also order to go if you're in a hurry.

Inside Jamaica´s market, very well known because of the huge sale of flowers, they have this carnitas taco chop. Carnitas are made with pork confited with lard for a period of 4 hours until it gets tender and sweet. You can pick the part of the pig, it´s from nose to tail!