Overview
2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN, the craft complex under the elevated tracks between JR Akihabara and Okachimachi stations, hosts the two-day pottery market "Tsuchi to Utsuwa no Ichi" on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, 2026. Makers carrying on the traditions of Fukuoka's Koishiwara ware and Takatori ware sell everything from everyday tableware to distinctive artist pieces.
Participating Kilns and Artists
- Takatori-yaki Soke
- Takatori Hassen Kiln
- Onimaru Sekizan Kiln (has a shop inside 2k540)
- Yanase Hongama
- Moriki Kiln
- Yamamaru Kiln
- Hayakawa Kiln
Onimaru Sekizan Kiln, based in Tohomura, Fukuoka, makes tea ware using wood-fired kilns and natural glazes while preserving the 400-year tradition of the Enshu Seven Kilns.
Event Details
- Venue: Event space, 2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN
- Address: 5-9 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Dates: Saturday, November 14 - Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Hours: 11:00-19:00
- Admission: Free (items sold separately)
Note: the announcement title says "Koishikawa ware," but this article follows the body text, which refers to Koishiwara ware.
Recommended For
- Anyone looking for everyday tableware or tea ware
- Visitors who want to choose pieces directly from kilns and artists
- Those extending an Akihabara walk toward the craft area of Okachimachi
