Mashiko Village

I love owls and there were many here.
Mashiko pottery village has this centeral square where many artists display their works.  The outside tents are usually cheaper and less known artists.

This large coon (tanuki in Japanese) is kind of a symbol of ceramic sculpture.  You can find it in quite a few pottery villages.  I think it is because they use the same clay?  Jack would know but he isn't here at this moment to ask.
I like to look for ideas that are unique.