Otaru, a town with a market. In the Showa era, the market was the kitchen of the common people. There aren't many places left that have preserved so much of their history like Otaru. The scenery of this market is a unique charm of Otaru. The conversations between the shop owner and customers are full of information about enjoying seasonal ingredients, including tips on how to cook them well! Here are six markets in Otaru City that we want to pass on to the next generation. Shall we go out with our shopping baskets? Display in large size.