Synopsis

The Tanga Market, a century-old collection of 120 shops in western Japan, earns the moniker "kitchen of Kitakyushu." Despite impending redevelopment, its timeless appeal continues to draw shoppers. Here, one finds a man who derives a sense of belonging simply by wandering the stalls, an elderly woman muttering about the burden of preparing meals for her son, and a young couple captivated by the market's vibrant array of foods. For three days in late December, we sought to understand the enduring