Have you ever seen this Japanese raccoon (Tanuki たぬき）figure? You may be spotted the raccoon figure in front of restaurants, Izakaya, inns, shops, etc. in Japan. This is “Shigarakiyaki”, a pottery made in Kōga city in Shiga prefecture. It is said that this figure invites good fortune as he has 8 lucky items which reminds you the important elements of … Read More