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1991-1995

Tanuki galore, Shigaraki

Shigaraki at the time we visited was a town in Shiga Prefecture famous for its pottery and tanuki (racoon dog) figures.

Tanuki are an ancient and much-loved part of Japanese folklore. They’re believed to bring good luck and fortune, which explains why they're such a common sight at the entrance of houses and businesses throughout Japan.

Bizen pottery, posted earlier:

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Zoltán Balogh11-Dec-2024 19:31
How cute! V
Alexander Kazakov09-Dec-2024 06:47
Great! V
Jeff Real28-Nov-2024 13:30
This is the best way ever to fill the frame with total fascination!
V
Liz Bickel28-Nov-2024 05:21
Cool shot with all the repeating design.
Nirvan Hope27-Nov-2024 23:53
Fascinating, I've never seen these before. Plenty of good luck from the photo!
Nick Paoni27-Nov-2024 23:42
Love all the different expressions.
larose forest photos27-Nov-2024 21:01
Really terrific and decorative shot and fascinating information. V
joseantonio27-Nov-2024 16:45
what a lovely display.V.
Danad27-Nov-2024 14:09
So familiar in Japan, but I have never seen such a numerous gathering !
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Blandine Mangin27-Nov-2024 13:52
very beautiful ! v
John Reynolds LRPS27-Nov-2024 10:43
Fascinating expressions!
Charlene Ambrose27-Nov-2024 08:21
Great capture of these unusual figurines. V
Richard Chu27-Nov-2024 08:15
What a find! Cute figurines! V
Ika Zinka Eferl27-Nov-2024 07:29
Llovely, what a great image! "V"
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal27-Nov-2024 07:03
I love this image, well seen and well captured. V
Milan Vogrin27-Nov-2024 06:54
Beautiful image. Thanks for the explanation. V
Dennis Hoyne27-Nov-2024 05:14
I didn't know about these items, they have such whimsical features. A fine shot of these.
Pierre Martin27-Nov-2024 03:53
they have great funny face expression, beautiful display and picture!
Carl Carbone27-Nov-2024 02:23
What a fun shot!
Claude Gagnon27-Nov-2024 02:18
WoW, so cool shot :)) V
Julie Oldfield27-Nov-2024 01:59
Love how they fill the frame with adorableness. V
Graeme26-Nov-2024 23:34
These look really different and unusual.V
Tom Munson26-Nov-2024 23:12
What a cool capture.
hayl26-Nov-2024 22:46
I agree they are kind of cute but all together are a bit spooky.
Jola Dziubinska26-Nov-2024 22:18
They are cute and weird at the same time. Cool find. V.
Mairéad26-Nov-2024 21:58
They're kinda cute and I like that there's different versions of them.