Hirosaki Chuo Food Market (Dotemachi, Hirosaki City) will close on March 31st.

The market opened in 1972 (Showa 47). It is a market with a length of about 70 meters on a site of about 300 tsubo, and is characterized by a structure that can be passed through. In recent years, the retro atmosphere has been popular with tourists. It is said that 30 stores were lined up at the beginning of the opening. Currently 4 stores are open.

Takashi Kumagai, president of the Hirosaki Chuo Foods Cooperative, which operates the market, said, "The building is getting older, and we have been looking for plans for renovation and rebuilding for about 10 years. While there was no time to move in, tourists stopped coming due to the influence of the new coronavirus. "

It is said that all four stores will be relocated and will continue to operate. Shuji Yamada of Yamada Shoten, which sells "Daigakuimo", which can be said to be the face of the market, said, "I am thinking of moving around Nakadotemachi if possible. I will announce it as soon as it is decided so that customers can feel at ease." Talk to.

The fresh fish stores "Ogawa Fresh Fish Store", "Fujimoto Fresh Fish Store", and "Warmth Kitchen Nachura" are also scheduled to be relocated, but the relocation destination has not yet been decided.

According to Mr. Kumagai, after the store is closed, the shutter will be released to prevent entry into the market. The market itself will be sold.