A Pottery Day in Shigaraki, Japan — A Hidden Gem for Creatives About 30 minutes from Wazuka Town, we visited Shigaraki — one of Japan’s most famous pottery towns, known for its rustic ceramics and iconic tanuki statues! We spent the afternoon at Oogoya (大河内工房), a pottery shop and studio where you can paint your own piece — from mugs to flower vases and even tanuki figures! Address: 〒529-1803 滋賀県甲賀市信楽町牧1293 http://www.oogoya.co.jp What to Know Before You Go: • No need for a reservation if you’re