Shigaraki ware Yamasho pottery Tanutanu Miniature Tanuki sitting on a chair White (male)

Size: Approx. 7 x 5 x 8.5 cm

The raccoon dog is synonymous with Shigaraki ware, and this auspicious animal is now available in a colorful miniature sitting size!

It can be used as a seat with just a 1cm step, making it a cute piece of interior decor, and can also be used in the corner of a desk, on top of a book you're reading, or to hold a cup noodle lid.

These super cute perched raccoons come in male and female colors, and having a pair is sure to bring you even more luck!

"The Eight Auspicious Phases of Shigaraki-yaki Tanuki"

Each location on a Shigaraki ware tanuki has its own lucky charm meaning.

Hat: Protects you from unexpected disasters

○ Face: Always smiling and being friendly will bring you good fortune

○ Eyes: Look around and see things correctly

○ Sake bottle: Have virtue so that you will not be short of food and drink

Belly: Combines calmness and boldness

○Commuter record: Trust is the most important thing

○ Money bag: Bring good fortune

○ Thick tail: Everything ends well

Since ancient times, raccoon dogs have been associated with prosperity in business, financial luck, and good fortune, due to the wordplay on the word "tanuki" (out of the others). They are also popular as lucky ornaments and gifts for store openings and housewarmings.

[About Yamasho Pottery]

Yamasho Pottery Co., Ltd. was founded in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture 80 years ago and distributes pottery that is suited to the ever-changing times from its production area across the country, using the pride and skill of its artisans and unique designs.

We offer unique products to suit each lifestyle, such as "Wabe," a brand that adds color to the dining table or living room with a worldview that goes beyond Japanese and Western styles by mixing modern tastes with the spirit of wabi-sabi, and "Hangout," a free-thinking brand that erases the boundaries between the kitchen and outdoors.

[Notes before purchase]

Each piece of pottery is made by hand. Therefore, not all pieces have the same shape or color, which is the texture and beauty of pottery. Please also understand that each piece has its own unique personality and expression, including cracks, small holes, and uneven glaze that appear on the surface.

Therefore, please understand that even if the product is the same as the photo, there may be differences in the expression due to individual differences before placing your order. Also, please note that we cannot accept returns or exchanges for these reasons.

■Product inventory is shared with our physical stores. Please note that depending on when an item is sold in-store, it may not be reflected immediately in the inventory on our online store.