A set of "Shinkan Tanuki" of "Shigaraki ware" and "Mashiko ware" made with this motif.
It is a valuable collaboration of the Japan Series that Shiga is connected.

【「Shinju TanukiWhat is? ]
Lisa Larson exhibition held in Shigaraki in 2015but"It is the beginning of "Shinjotanuki". An exhibition in this place, one of Japan's leading potteryIf possible, Lisa wanted to do something special and came up with two things. One isGiant monument "Tree of Life"Make in this areaDonated to the pottery forest (this was the eldest son Matthias came to Japan and supervised), the other was to make Lisa's raccoon at a local pottery.Tanuki always acts as a couple, her husband is enthusiastic about raising children, and does not change her lifetime partnerAsIt is said that he has an unwilling personalityFrom there"Tanuki who believes in each other"Association is born, it isIn the shape of "Shigaraki"Connect to the "Shin" of"Fun to believe"This child is about to launch a message that is the fun of living"Shinto Tanuki"It was named. Since the exhibition, it has been made with Shigaraki ware, and now it has become a long seller that represents Lisa's Japan Series.

[Shigaraki BlueWhat is? ]
"Namako Yuu"ChineseglazeIs from the early Meiji eraUsed in Shigarakinice to meet you.ShigarakiIs the numberbrazierIt is the production area ofEspecially deep blue is preferredFrom that, soonFor each kilnvariousColoredBlue appearsIt will come, Blue variations spread at once. The local volunteersThis traditionalMore blueTrial and error to incorporate it into modern life,that is"Shigaraki Blue"To the fruitful.It is not evenly colored, depending on where you see ittoo, Depending on the degree of lighttoo, Deep blueAlso,greenorLightlytooAppearanceHuh. That is the deep attraction of Shigaraki Blue.

[About Shigaraki ware]
Shigaraki Yaki is Shigaraki, Koga City, Shiga Prefecture.Be produced as a production areaJapan Rokuko kiln（Let's Nihonro）It is one ofJapanese traditional“Wabisabi”ofAn important cultural base to convey. The soil of Shigaraki is suitable for "large -scale manufacturing" because it has excellent fire resistance and plasticity, and is easy to work on "small items".There is an ideal soil for pottery.In 1951, the Emperor Showa installed a lot of Shigaraki raccoon dogs and set up along the road.In that sceneI feel exciting and sing a songIt ’sAnecdoteWideReporteddid.In the wake of that, Shigaraki -yaki no TanukiWill be known nationwide.

[What is Mashiko ware]
A pottery that produces around Mashiko -cho, Haga -gun, Tochigi Prefecture. Mashiko is said to be a modern pottery mecca. In 1924, Shoji Hamada settled and built a pottery kiln, attracting attention not only in Japan but also in the world's pottery world. Since stone powder and old iron powder are glazed and colored with dog brushes, it is characterized by its heavy hue and a sloppy feel.

[Staff comment]
I've never seen a blue raccoon! The more you look at various angles, the more fascinating it is like. Coloring with white spots called sea rat glaze is further promoted in space.