Mitsuwa Marketplace

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while stocking shelves, a Mitsuwa Marketplace employee noticed something odd: every time he walked past the miso aisle, he could swear he heard soft laughter. At first, it was faint—like tinkling bells or gentle giggles—but the sound grew louder whenever anyone approached. Finally curious, the employee followed the sound one day and found himself facing an old lady pushing a cart filled with groceries. She smiled warmly and whispered, ‘Just enjoying your company, dear.’ Turns out, she’d been doing it for years without anyone noticing. The next time someone asked her why, she simply replied, ‘Why not?’

2. In the Mitsuwa Marketplace, after hours when everyone had gone home, an employee heard soft footsteps in the empty aisles. Curious, they followed the sound only to discover a small child, lost and laughing as they explored the unfamiliar Japanese snacks. The employee gently asked where the child's family was, but got only more giggles in reply. Finally, another shopper—a friendly delivery driver—arrived just in time, recognizing the little one from his neighborhood. Turns out, Mitsuwa Marketplace had become their secret playground after school. The end.

3. Late one night, as a delivery driver approached Mitsuwa Marketplace, he swore he saw a shadowy figure darting between aisles. Curious but cautious, he parked his truck and peered inside. The only sound was soft laughter echoing from the produce section. As he followed the sound, he found himself laughing along with something unseen. Finally, peeking around an aisle, he discovered nothing more than a mischievous neighborhood cat, its tail twitching in amusement. The delivery driver shook his head, smiling, and decided that maybe Mitsuwa Marketplace had just hired a new mascot—one who knew exactly where all the best deals were hidden.

4. In the Mitsuwa Marketplace, late one night, a security guard discovered a mysterious package in the empty produce section. Curious but cautious, he picked it up only to find it contained nothing more than a note reading: ‘Open me if you dare… again tomorrow.’ The next day, no one dared open the package. But when an elderly Japanese lady came shopping, she smiled and said softly, 'Oh, that’s just our little tradition here.' The guard shrugged and grinned, realizing Mitsuwa Marketplace had its own quirky charm.