ZAPPA Village in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture is set to host its annual customer appreciation festival "ZAPPA Day" from March 7 (Saturday) to March 9 (Monday), 2026. The three-day event celebrates March 8, which holds special significance as both International Women's Day (Mimosa Day) and the date that phonetically represents "ZAPPA" (3-8) in Japanese.
Event Overview
- Event Name: ZAPPA Day (ZAPPA Village Thanksgiving Festival)
- Dates: March 7-9, 2026, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Location: ZAPPA Village (54-7 Ishikura, Himeji City, Hyogo 671-2231)
- Theme: A three-day celebration centered around March 8 to share small joys with the local community
Three Days of Programs
March 7 (Saturday) - Discover Local Charms!
- Harima Green Lab: Local craft beer made with Himeji-produced malt
- Hakkuruberry: Beloved local bakery
- Oichi Bamboo Shoot Association: Sales of products featuring the famous "Oichi bamboo shoots"
- Special Booths from Atelier ZAPPA Sanyo Department Store Artists:
- toco*toco: Rosafee and fleurage accessories
- HICHI: Happy make accessories
- handmad DON: Adult clothing in linen and cotton
March 8 (Sunday) - Experience ZAPPA Village's Craftsmanship!
- Village's Small Sewing Workshop Noi Cucire Zappa: Live sewing demonstrations and custom denim tote bag creation and sales
- Burano Zappa Knitting Class "Amiami Club": Sales of handmade knitted items
- Kitchen Cars from Sakurayama Park Marble Town:
- Gohanya nonna: Fluffy omurice
- Nanairo Kitchen: Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches
March 9 (Monday) - Find Eco-Friendly Favorites and Cute Treasures!
- ZAPPA Village Flea Market "SDGzappa"
- *Note: Another session is also scheduled for the third Monday, March 16
Three-Day Special Programs at Direct-Operated Stores
- Small Happiness Gathering Cafe harappa: Mimosa cookie tins and special mimosa menu items
- zappa Main Store / Burano Zappa: Free "Tekopoko Cafe vouchers" or "Original drawstring bag & socks" gift with purchase (based on amount spent)
- Employment Continuation Support Type B Facility Tekopoko: Open cafe on March 8-9 (two days only)
- Special Gift: Bring a flyer to receive tot coffee drip bag coffee
- *Flyers distributed at ZAPPA Village until supplies last
Message from ZAPPA Village
As mimosa flowers reach their peak bloom, March 8 is a special day for the people of ZAPPA Village where mimosa and ZAPPA (3-8) coincide. We have been preparing since the cold winter to express our gratitude to everyone who always supports us through this three-day celebration.
In an era where we tend to lose time and space to notice momentary sparkles, we have prepared many events where you can turn "small happiness into big happiness" through creating, savoring, and sharing together. Please feel free to visit with your family and friends! All villagers are looking forward to seeing you!
Venue Information
- Address: 54-7 Ishikura, Himeji City, Hyogo 671-2231
- Access:
- 16-minute walk from JR Kishin Line "Oichi" Station
- 2 minutes from Sanyo Expressway "Himeji Nishi" IC
- 7 minutes from Himeji Bypass "Taishi Higashi" IC
- Operating Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Event hours: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
- Parking: Approximately 40 spaces available (free)
Safety and Operations
- Some programs may change in case of rain or severe weather.
- Photography and video recording will be conducted at the venue for publicity and documentation purposes.
- Please speak to staff if you do not wish to be photographed.
About ZAPPA Village
"Oozappa" (broad-minded) represents mental space. ZAPPA Inc. proposes a lifestyle that regards "differences" as mutual places of belonging and co-creates happiness together. ZAPPA Village (ZAPPA VILLAGE) embodies this philosophy as an experiential complex facility where clothing (natural material women's wear and Banshu-ori handicrafts), food (cafe/sweets using local ingredients), and living (community co-creation centered on Type B employment support facilities) come together. Under the management philosophy "Small happiness into big happiness," the facility offers workshops, leather craft experiences, music lessons, and a dog salon on-site, nurturing a warm place where happiness can be shared across generations. In addition to ZAPPA Village, the company operates an antenna shop at Sanyo Department Store and a day service facility in Sayo Town.
