Favorite pottery found in Yachimun City, Okinawa

Yakimono and pottery markets are held in various parts of Okinawa Prefecture. Among them, Moon Beach Okinawa Island Yachimun City is known as the largest event. Held annually at The Moon Beach Museum Resort, this event is the 29th popular event in 2024.

Historic potteries gather from young artists in the prefecture, and each with taste will be exhibited. There, the artist will introduce the work directly, so you can feel the feelings of the work until the work is completed and the thoughts of the work. In this Yachimun city, not only fans in the prefecture but also fans outside Okinawa who were fascinated by Yachimun will visit "My Yachimun". A booth where you can experience the potter's wheel and a Shisa coloring experience will also be held as one of the events, so it is a nice point that you can not only see but also experience it.

Yomitan Village is located in the central part of Okinawa Prefecture. It is held once a year in a market located a little away from the famous potteries of Yachimun no Sato. This event has been going on for over 20 years. Tents are lined up in the outdoor area, and you can find Yachimun, full of individuality, large and small. The sight is like a European flea market. One of the ways to enjoy is the excitement of searching for your own sake.

A pottery market held in Yomitan Yachimunnosato. The Yomitan Yamayaki kiln and the Yomitan Yamayaki Kita kiln are jointly held, and the artists of each workshop may sell directly. Because Yachimun is sold for 20 to 30% OFF, it is also recommended as a bulk purchase for yourself or as a souvenir for women's friends.

Tsuboya, Naha-shi, located in the southern part of Okinawa Prefecture, as its name suggests, is a historical pottery production area. Therefore, the Tsuboya Pottery Festival is held once a year. A spot sale of pottery works that have been running for more than 300 years is held, and during the festival, it can be purchased at a lower price than usual price, so pottery fans from inside and outside Okinawa will visit. At the Tsuboya Pottery Festival in a homey atmosphere, you can find your favorite Yachimun carefully.

Yachimun City, held in various parts of Okinawa Island, is a special event where you can meet a variety of yachimun, from traditional potteries to works full of individuality by young artists. With regard to the events introduced in this article, the scale and atmosphere are different, and there are new discoveries every time you visit. It is also a unique charm of Yachimun City that you can drop in casually during your trip and touch the creator's thoughts and the depth of Okinawa's pottery culture.