Although freshly opened in 2020, Mr. Kawagishi, the potter, has been making pottery for over 40 years.

The products have a smooth and comfortable texture that makes you feel relaxed by a sense of security. Plump bowls in gentle colors, animal figurines with rounded forms that show a somewhat goofy expression. All of them seem to reflect Mr. Kawagishi's personality.

Mr. Kawagishi's words carry a calmness that belies a seasoned craftsman. "Echizen's soil is easy to work with, which saves me often." "I make animals, but I can't compete with children." Mr. Kawagishi's sayings sound lighthearted but also contain a sense of wisdom. The wares he makes are warm and are easy to handle making them perfect for the dining table.