This season, our Featured Vendors Spotlight features two inspiring creators — HATOKAI and MO’s Pottery Studio — each bringing their unique expression of Japanese craftsmanship to Vancouver.
HATOKAI, a rare bagel shop from Japan, offers handcrafted bagels made with 100% Hokkaido wheat, bringing the warmth and depth of Japanese baking to Vancouver.
MO’s Pottery Studio is known for beautifully hand-built ceramics that combine natural warmth with everyday functionality.
In addition, this Winter Market welcomes 16 new vendors, making the event more vibrant and diverse than ever.
Get ready to meet passionate makers, discover one-of-a-kind creations, and experience the beauty of Japanese-inspired craftsmanship right here in Vancouver!
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Featured Vendors
HATOKAI
We sell homemade bagels in Tokyo, Japan, made with 100% Hokkaido wheat “Haruyokoi” and natural yeast, with no white sugar added.
私たちは日本、東京にて、北海道小麦【春よ恋】100%使用、天然酵母、白砂糖不使用、自家製ベーグル販売をしております。
Can you share the story behind your product?
Our bagels are made without white sugar or preservatives, allowing you to fully enjoy the natural flavor of wheat.
Our shop is called HATOKAI BAGEL, a name derived from the initials of our four children. We created these bagels with the wish to make something safe and wholesome that even our children can enjoy with peace of mind.
生地に白砂糖、保存料を使用しておらず、小麦本来の味わいをふんだん感じられるベーグルとなっております。
当店はHATOKAI BAGELというお店の名前ですが、由来は私の子供の4人の名前の頭文字からついております．子供たちにも安心して食べられるベーグルを作りたいと思い作られたベーグルです。
What unique materials, techniques, or approaches do you use that set your offerings apart?
We are particular about our ingredients, using only Hokkaido wheat, cane sugar, and natural yeast. Since yeast is a living organism, we intentionally avoid following strict manuals. Instead, we carefully check each dough’s condition and bake it at its optimal fermentation point, fine-tuning the oven temperature and baking time for every batch.
Through this process, we bring out the best of each ingredient to create the finest bagels possible.
素材は北海道小麦、きび砂糖、天然酵母とこだわりを持ち、酵母は生き物なので、あえてマニュアル課せず、一つ一つ具合を確認して、それぞれの最善の発酵具合でオーブンに入れ焼き温度、焼き時間も微調整して、素材を引き出した、最高のベーグルを提供しております。
If your offerings had a personality, how would you describe them?
With a warmth like the sun and a rich flavor that evokes the vast wheat fields the moment you take a bite, our bagels embody a kind and generous spirit that gently embraces everything.
太陽の様に暖かく、食べた瞬間、広大な小麦畑を感じられるような深い味わいから【優しく全てを受け入れてくれる様な寛大な性格】です。
What are you most looking forward to about being part of Japan Market this season?
We hope to share our bagels with people from even more diverse backgrounds and build meaningful connections through them!
より多国籍の方に当店のベーグルを味わっていただき沢山コミュニケーションを取りたいと思っております！
MO’s Pottery Studio
I create ceramic works in my home studio and sell them mainly at craft markets in Vancouver and the South Okanagan area. Each piece is made with care and creativity.
自宅のスタジオで陶器作品を制作し、主にバンクーバーやサウスオカナガン地域のクラフトマーケットで販売しています。すべての作品は、心を込めて丁寧に作っています。
My passion for ceramics began with the joy of shaping clay by hand. I hand-build every piece instead of using a potter’s wheel to keep its natural, organic feel.
陶芸への情熱は、手で粘土を形作る楽しさから始まりました。ろくろを使わず、すべて手びねりで制作することで、自然で温かみのある形を大切にしています。
I carve designs into each piece, making every item truly one of a kind. Besides plates and bowls, I also handcraft teapots and coffee drippers.
一つひとつの作品には手彫りの模様を施しており、世界に一つだけの仕上がりになります。お皿やボウルだけでなく、ティーポットやコーヒードリッパーなども手作りしています。
My handmade ceramics are perfect as gifts for friends and family. Each piece brings warmth and a touch of artistry to everyday life.
手作りの陶器は、友人や家族への贈り物にもぴったりです。どの作品も日常に温もりとアートのエッセンスを添えてくれます。
