(Photo courtesy of Kitagama baiten)
Yachimun is a traditional product of Okinawa with a long history of more than 600 years. Tsuboya District in Naha was the Ryukyu Kingdom’s primary source for pottery, but in the 1970s, Yomitan Village started to gain prominence in the earthenware world.
Yomitan Village is the host municipality of Torii Station and also home to Yachimun no Sato (pottery village) where a total of 19 studios and six kilns operate.
On Dec. 13 and 14, four studios of the village will gather to present their work at their annual pottery market in Yachimun no Sato.
The four studios operate Kita gama, a climbing kiln with 13 chambers, which is one of the biggest in Okinawa. This annual market in December draws many visitors who look to discover the signature craft of Okinawa, which is known for its unique designs inspired by the island’s nature and culture. Many products are expected to be offered at a discounted price as well.
Come to Yachimun no Sato and find your own Yachimun!
Kitagama Toki Ichi (Kita kiln pottery market)
Date: Dec. 13, 14 (Sat, Sun)
Time: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Yachimun no Sato Kitagama Hiroba (26.407965, 127.75358)
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*Free parking space available at (26.405113, 127.755263) and (26.406203, 127.754268)
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