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Visiting Japan’s Pottery Market | Learning About Traditional & Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Tokyotique

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Rather than thrifting and antiquing, in this video we're exploring the kinds of ceramics available for sale at the *Zenkoku Dai Touki Ichi*, known in English as *Japan’s Pottery Market*. This event, operated by the Japan Pottery Promotion Association, is held several times a year in different locations across Japan (please refer to their website below for details).

Thank you so much for watching and hope you enjoy the content.

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🛍 THE TOKYOTIQUE SHOP: https://www.thetokyotique.com

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📍全国大陶器市 ZENKOKU DAI TOUKI ICHI - JAPAN’S POTTERY MARKET
This event was held at Omiya Daini Park in Saitama, in 2025.
For future event locations/information, please check their website or IG account.
Website (in Japanese): https://dai-toukiichi.com
IG: Instagram: toukiichi

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BARGAINING AT FLEA & ANTIQUE MARKETS:

Prices at markets can be politely negotiated at times if within reason, for example when buying more than one piece or for higher-priced items. If a vendor appears to be uncomfortable or says no, please do not pressure them🙏

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MARKET LISTS:

ALL REGIONS
📌Flea, Antique, Craft Market listings for all of Japan (in Japanese)
https://fmfm.jp

TOKYO:
📌List of Antique Markets by Japan National Tourism Organization (in English)
https://asset.japan.travel/image/uplo...

📌Market Info (in English) - this site is updated monthly
https://tokyocheapo.com/shopping-2/fa...

Many of the flea and antique markets have Instagram accounts. Recommend checking with them for updates on whether they are operating that month/week/day😊

KYOTO:
📌List of Flea Markets by Kyoto Tourist Information Center (in English) - updated every few months
https://global.kyoto.travel/resource/...

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PLEASE NOTE:

I AM UNABLE TO RESPOND TO SPECIFIC QUERIES DUE TO THE VOLUME OF INQUIRIES AND TIME CONSTRAINTS.

Although there is an educational slant, this channel is for light entertainment only.
Should you require item identification, please refer to an expert or specialist.

Many thanks for your kind understanding.

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Video No. 20

20 Comments

@tokyotique Creator 1 year ago (edited) Pinned

🛍 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗞𝗬𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗤𝗨𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣: https://www.thetokyotique.com
📌 Details of locations visited, as well as links to official market info websites, are in the video description.
🕒 Due to the volume of inquiries, I'm unable to respond to individual requests or provide personalised recommendations.

@agungsaifullah3421 3 months ago

Just watched your video as we're going to Japan in two weeks to go tableware hunting for our new house. We absolutely love your video, truly appreciate your great editing and narration throughout. Thank you for sharing!

@desertlover12 7 months ago

Calm, pleasant voice, beautiful pieces, intelligent commentary, informative captions. This video got everything.

@dededede8888 1 year ago

I loved how knowledgeable you are in the video , your information is worth in a documentary .Thank you for sharing !!!

@Willalicewang 1 year ago

I bought 4 very affordable bowls and dishes from 450-750 yen each. I put them in my carryon with lots of wrapping and they all survived. This fair was more attractive than the kappabashi kitchen street I found.

@gucciarmando 1 year ago

You gave your viewers a very informative and great descriptions of the different pottery techniques and not too complicated. We love that. You just got a new subscriber. Aloha!

@NoufAbdulmajeed-p1h 12 hours ago

Thank you for this beautiful visit...And stating each style and its origin,. I wished you clarified the use of a strange sort of pot like a kettle but has a large opening too..

@dorianhorton6805 1 year ago

It was some great documentary styled coverage of the faire. You have opened doors with detail and I have learned a lot! (Did not know such pottery could be so much!)
Thank you!

@joanp105 1 year ago

My favorites are those made individually by a potter.

@dianeechlin6416 5 months ago

Thanks for sharing so much information!

@ligialacerda9298 1 year ago

Beautiful pottery.Thank you for showing them.

@BDCF100 1 year ago (edited)

We lived in the south of Japan for two years (1989-90).. Arita was a delight as was Hasami.

@alchuraichu 11 months ago (edited)

What a great video! I've just recently grown an interest in ceramics, and with all the different types of ceramics there are in Japan, I wasn't sure where to even start learning about it all. Like another commenter said, this video opened a lot of doors! And of course it's interesting to see the cool things these markets have to offer. Now I have much more of an idea of what to look for next time I come to Japan (hopefully next year!) Thank you for making these videos!