Around 40,000 art-lovers flock to this event each year, at which 200 of Japan’s best craftsmen exhibit and sell ceramics, lacquerware and glassware. Some artists also host demonstrations and lessons, including potter’s wheel technique and casting/pouring. Food and sweets from across Japan are also on sale.
• 3/17 (Thu.) ~ 3/21 (Mon., Hol.)
• 10:00~18:00 (3/21: ~17:00)
• Adv.: ¥500, Door: ¥600
• Marine Messe Fukuoka
• 7-1 Okihamamachi, Hakata-ku
• 092-711-7605
• http://www.tojikifair.jp/
Originally published in Fukuoka Now Magazine (fn207, Mar. 2016)