Scandinavian flea market "Loppis"

Loppis is a Scandinavian flea market.

There are several types of Lopis:
Large-scale events are held in plazas or parking lots, with participants paying a participation fee to the organizers.
Existing antique shops will sell junk alongside vintage items,
And then there are the personal ones you can do at home in your garage or backyard.

As I was driving along a rural road with almost no houses around,
You may see a simple wooden gate along the road with a handmade sign that simply says "LOPPIS". This is the typical style of a privately run Loppis.

The items on display at Loppis include second-hand clothes, kitchen utensils, interior accessories,
Various items such as fabrics, furniture, CDs and records.

There are chance encounters and fateful encounters with things that are only available on that day and at that time.
You can get rare items that you think are nice even if you don't know the maker, or discover high-quality products from an era when cost was not a priority. You can also find popular vintage items at reasonable prices.
It's just like a treasure hunt, and this excitement is what makes Loppis so great.

Compared to Japan, the Nordic countries have a weaker awareness of "consuming things = throwing things away."
There is a custom of using things carefully, and entrusting their life to the next person who needs them after they have been used. When it is unavoidable to throw away things that are no longer in use or can no longer be stored, it is common to be considerate of the environment and recycle as much as possible.

Because we use really good and durable materials,
Perhaps it can be passed down to the next user or generation.

We hear the word "danshari" a lot these days, but instead of "throwing things away,"
I would like to learn from Scandinavia the art of decluttering, so that things can be passed on to the next owner.

When you buy something, do you really need it?
It also gives you an opportunity to think about whether there is someone who will want it in the future.
This may help you develop a sense of familiarity with the item while you are using it, and may even help develop the habit of taking good care of it so that you can use it for a long time.

Taking care of things enriches people's hearts,
I think this is an act that allows you to surround yourself with only truly good things.