Shigaraki Town

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"Shigaraki Town" in Koka City is the production center of Shigaraki ware, one of Japan's six ancient kilns. Throughout the town, humorous "Tanuki (raccoon dog) figurines" welcome tourists. The townscape, with its climbing kilns and old brick chimneys, lets you feel the history of traditional Japanese crafts. Many workshops offer pottery-making experiences, and the time spent creating your own original work is highly regarded by travelers seeking cultural experiences. Shigaraki ware, with the simple and powerful warmth of the earth, is loved as vessels coloring Japanese dining tables, making it an attractive town to deeply learn about the connection between craft and life.