Favorite pottery found in Yachimmun City (Pottery Market) in Okinawa

Favorite pottery found in Yachimmun City (Pottery Market) in Okinawa
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In addition to shops and galleries that handle Hayachimmun in Okinawa Prefecture, "Yachimmun City" is held several times a year in various places, and you can meet each other's Yachinmin. There, Yachimmun City is held with the unique works of young artists, including the works of traditional potters in the prefecture, are gathered together.
Among them, the most popular Takayachimun City (Pottery Market) is introduced. Why don't you take a look like a detour while traveling in Okinawa?

1. "Yachimmunichi" is one of the largest writers of Okinawa.

Pottery Markets and Pottery Markets are held in various parts of Okinawa Prefecture. One of the largest events is the Moon Beach Okinawa All Island Yachimmun City. This event, held every year at The Moon Beach Museum Resort, is a popular event celebrating its 29th anniversary in 2024.

Historical potters gather from young artists in the prefecture, and each tasteful work will be exhibited. There, the writer will introduce the work directly, so you can feel the feelings of the work until the work is completed and the feelings of the work. In this city, not only fans from the prefecture, but also fans from outside Okinawa who were fascinated by the yachim, are looking for "My Yachimu." A booth where you can experience the potter's wheel and the Shisa color painting experience are also held as one of the events, so it is a nice point that it is an event that you can not only see but also experience it.

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[Event Name] The 29th Moon Beach Okinawa Island Yachimmun City
[Date and time] March 30 (Sat)-31 (Sun) 10: 00-19: 00
[Place] The Moon Beach Museum Resort Beach Floor
[Entrance fee] Free
[Contact] 098-965-1020 (The Moon Beach Museum Resort)


2. Yomitan Yachimmun

Yomitan Village is located in central Okinawa Prefecture. The event is held once a year in a market far away from Yachimmunnosato, a famous potter. This event has been held for more than 20 years. Tents are lined up in the outdoor area, and there are Yachimu, which is full of small personality. The sight is like a European flea market. One of the ways to enjoy is the excitement of searching for your own food.

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[Event Name] Yomitan Yachimmun
[Date] February 24 and 25, 2024
[Place] JA Farmers Yunta Marketside Plaza
[Entrance fee] Free
[Contact] 098-958-1020 (Yomitan Yachimmun City Executive Committee Secretariat)


3. Yomitan-yaki pottery market

Pottery market is held in Yomitan and Chimuno. Yomitan Yamayaki kiln and Yomitan Yamayaki North Kiln are jointly held, and artists from each workshop may sell directly. Since Yachimmun is sold at 20-30% OFF, it is also recommended for collective buying for yourself and souvenirs for female friends.

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[Event Name] Yomitan-yaki pottery market
[Date and time] Mid-December every year
[Place] Yomitan Yachimmunnosato (Yomitan Yamakita Kiln Plaza)
[Entrance fee] Free
[Contact] 098-958-4468 (Yomitan Yamayaki Joint Store)


4. Tsuboya Pottery Festival

Tsuboya, Naha City, located in the southern part of Okinawa Prefecture, as the name implies, is a place of historical pottery. So, once a year is the Tsuboya Pottery Festival. A spot sale of potter's works that have been around for more than 300 years will be held, and during the festival period, you can purchase it cheaper than normal prices, so pottery fans from inside and outside Okinawa will come together. At the Tsuboya Pottery Festival, which has a homely atmosphere, you can carefully search for your favorite Yachimu.

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[Event Name] Tsuboya Pottery Festival
[Date and time] November 24 (Fri)-26 (Sun), 2023
[Place] Tsuboya Elementary School Ground
[Entrance fee] Free
[Contact] 098-866-3284 (Tsuboya Pottery Business Cooperative)


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