If you have lived on this rock long enough, you know that your kitchen cabinets are currently a structural hazard filled with mismatched plates. Well, it is time to add more weight to those sagging shelves. The 33rd Yomitan Yachimun Market is back, and it is the biggest pottery party on the island. “Yachimun” is just the local way of saying “pottery,” but saying it makes you sound like you actually know what is going on. This event is where dozens of local kilns gather to sell their handmade goods at prices that actually make sense, unlike that designer rug your mother-in-law insisted you buy 🍶
Every piece here is a one-of-a-kind original. Because they are handmade, the clay, the glaze, and even the humidity on the day they were fired make each one different. It is the perfect place to find a bowl that says, “I have a refined personality,” even if you are just using it to eat cereal in your pajamas at 2 PM. If you are feeling lucky or just want to see people get aggressive over clay, there is a charity auction both days. It is a great way to pretend you are contributing to society while fueling your ceramic addiction 🏺
Where and When
Date: February 21st (Saturday) and February 22nd (Sunday), 2026 🗓️
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Goes on even if it rains, unless it is a total disaster) ⏰
Location: JA Okinawa Farmers Market Yunta Market Square 📍
Address: 2346-11 Kina, Yomitan Village, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture 🗺️
Daily Schedule
10:00 AM – The Madness Begins The gates open and the hunt for the perfect plate starts. Try not to trip over the serious collectors who have been caffeinating since dawn ☕
1:30 PM – Charity Auction Both Saturday and Sunday feature an auction where you can bid on special pieces. It is like eBay but with more sun and less anonymity 🔨
5:00 PM – Closing Time The market wraps up for the day. Take your heavy bags of breakable treasures and try to get them home in one piece 🚗
Oki Social Official Gift Shop
Established in 2021 in the heart of Kadena Air Base, Oki Social Store serves the community and all who love Okinawa. Our Okinawa-inspired souvenir shop features art and gifts designed and created by talented local artists right here on the island.
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