On the “Seaside Terrace” leading from the cliff to the beach and the “Oyane Deck” on the hilltop, a weekend-only direct sales market will be held with 4-6 studios participating each day. The participating studios, ranging from veterans to young artists, will change every week, allowing visitors to discover new favorites in addition to their preferred studios. With colorful vessels that complement the seaside scenery and various decorative techniques, visitors can immerse themselves in the world of Yachimun while feeling the sea breeze.
Dates: October 19, 20, 26, 27, November 9, 10, 16, 17
Time: 11:00 – 16:00
The “Jujicha Stroll” guided tour, led by Banta Cafe staff, will take visitors around the exhibits within the facility to learn about the history of Yachimun and the unique characteristics of each studio, as well as visit the stores before the direct sales market to hear stories related to pottery making. After the tour, participants will experience “Jujicha” (ten o’clock tea), an Okinawan custom of taking a break with tea and sweets. They can then plan their shopping itinerary, chat with the masters and potters who may stop by, and enjoy a relaxing time.
Dates: October 19, 20, 26, 27, November 9, 10, 16, 17
Time: 10:00 – 10:30
Fee: 1,500 JPY (tax included) with sweets and drinks
Capacity: 8 people (reservations preferred)
Yomitan Village, where Banta Cafe is located, is called the “sacred place of Yachimun,” with the “Yachimun no Sato” (Yachimun Village) where many kilns gather, and over 70 studios of various sizes scattered throughout. During the event period, vessels will be collected from various studios in Yomitan Village and displayed throughout Banta Cafe. In the indoor “Gorogoro Lounge,” “Makai” bowls will be lined up by the windows overlooking the sea, and on the “Oyane Deck,” a “Mamezara Karuta” (small plate card game) will be available to learn about the different styles of pottery. Visitors can enjoy their time at the cafe with a cup of coffee while experiencing the charm of Yachimun.
During the event, the cafe will sell “Yachimun Cookies” modeled after traditional sake vessels and classic patterns, and “Noborigama Cornets” inspired by the traditional climbing kilns used to fire pottery. The Yachimun Cookies will feature techniques like “itchin” and “senbori” (line carving) and use plant-derived colors like “yomogi” (mugwort) and “beniimo” (purple sweet potato) to express the vivid colors of Yachimun. The cornets, with their crispy pie crust resembling a climbing kiln, represent the unique Okinawan way of firing pottery in kilns shared by multiple studios. Just as a single kiln produces a variety of unique vessels, each cornet is filled with several types of cream for a diverse range of flavors.
Price: Yachimun Cookies 500 yen (tax included), Noborigama Cornets 800 yen (tax included)
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