[Events at the Pottery Storehouse] Roof tiles in Japanese-style rooms
At the end of May, the roof tiles on the Japanese-style pottery room were damaged by strong winds.
When a tile contractor in Mashiko investigated, it was discovered that the cause was deterioration of the earth that was laid underneath the tiles.
A ridge tile fell, but fortunately, as it occurred at night, no customers or staff were injured.
The Japanese-style building was constructed during the Taisho period and is approximately 100 years old.
This time, the ridge where the onigawara fell was a decorative ridge, and did not affect the structure of the building.
The roof tiles are made of old material, and even if we were to replace the onigawara tiles, there is a possibility that they would look out of place with modern materials. Therefore, considering the safety of our customers and staff, we have decided to temporarily remove the ridge of the roof. 
The removed tiles are not discarded but are stored so that they can be recycled at some point.
The building is old and we often cause inconvenience, but we will continue to work hard to create a store where customers can visit with peace of mind.
