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March 27-31, 2025|Pottery & Tableware Fair in Himeji featuring works from Japan’s renowned pottery regions!

Calling all pottery and tableware enthusiasts! This spring, the Pottery & Tableware Fair will be held in Himeji. With many exciting features like the ‘Craftsmanship Exhibition’ and ‘Ikebana Display (Art of Flower Arrangement),’ there’s something for everyone. Find your favorite item to bring home as a unique Japanese souvenir!

・Pottery & Tableware Fair in Himeji

The Pottery & Tableware Fair will be held for five days from March 27 to 31, 2025, 2025, at Arcrea Himeji, which is about a 10-minute walk from Himeji Station!

*This image is from a different venue

This exhibition and sale will feature kilns and craft artists from renowned pottery regions across Japan.

On March 31st only, receive a handcrafted coffee cup by a kiln artist as a gift with a purchase of 3,000 yen or more at select booths! *One per person only

・Featured Content

There will be captivating content, such as the ‘Craftsmanship Exhibition’ highlighting master craftsmen with exceptional skills from all over Japan.

Another highlight will be the ‘Ikebana Display(Art of Flower Arrangement)’, where 14 Ikebana traditions from Himeji arrange seasonal flowers in the exhibitors’ vases.

In addition, there will also be daily workshops*, such as Kintsugi (the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold) and food sample making (creating realistic replicas of food for display purposes).

*Pre-registration through the official website is required for these workshops. (No English interpretation will be provided) Reserve here >>

・Food Information

During the event, there will also be a ‘Bakery Festa’ featuring breads from popular bakeries in Hyogo Prefecture, and a ‘Gourmet Festa’ with popular restaurants and food trucks. Take a break and enjoy shopping at your own pace throughout the day!

■Informartion

Event Title
Pottery & Tableware Fair in Himeji (Zenkoku Kurashi no Utsuwa Fair in Himeji)

Date
March 27 to 31, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Until 4:00 p.m. on the last day)

Location
Arcrea Himeji MAP

Supported Languages
Mainly in Japanese (Varies by kilns and content)

Admission Fee
500 yen (Re-entry allowed during the event period)

For more details, please check the official website!
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This article is current as of Feb 17, 2025. It may differ from the latest information.

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