Eligible Businesses and Registration Requirements
Yokohama Market Direct Shops is a registration program for businesses that regularly purchase from seafood wholesalers and other suppliers at Yokohama Central Wholesale Market. This website primarily introduces restaurants to the public as businesses using market-sourced ingredients.
Eligible Businesses
Restaurants that want to showcase their use of market-sourced ingredients and promote their appeal as Yokohama Market Direct Shops are eligible. This directory primarily features restaurants.
Registration Requirements
- Hold the required business permit under Japan’s Food Sanitation Act
- Purchase regularly from seafood wholesalers or other suppliers at Yokohama Central Wholesale Market
- Consent to publication of business information
Registration Process
After submitting the application, the details are reviewed. Approved businesses receive a certificate and stickers and are then listed on the shop search site.
Submit the Application
Complete the registration form and submit it according to Yokohama City instructions.
Application Review
Registration requirements, business details, and market purchasing status are reviewed.
Registration and Materials
Registered businesses receive a certificate, stickers, and promotional posters.
Listing and Promotion
Your business is listed on the shop search site with information about its appeal.
Benefits of Registration
Registration presents your business as one using market-sourced ingredients and helps customers discover your quality and character.
Help Customers Discover Your Business
Registration clearly communicates that you use market-sourced ingredients and makes it easier to reach potential customers.
Trust in Market Sourcing
Show your commitment to ingredients and the confidence that comes from sourcing at Yokohama Central Wholesale Market.
Become Easier to Find
Area and category search helps new customers discover your business.
Use It as a Business Profile
You can publish your shop information, photos, and promotional description, and use this page as a business profile alongside your official website and social media.
Share What Makes You Special
Clearly communicate your sourcing story and commitment to food.
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Required Documents and Change Notifications
Registration forms are available from the buttons at the top of this page. Use the change notification form when business or contact information changes.
Documents and Information to Prepare
- Registration form
- Business permit information
- Business and contact information
- Photos and promotional text for the listing
When Information Changes
If your shop information, contact details, or other published information changes, please submit a change notification form.