CROC Japan
why we started the progam
We are a family studio — studio wani (Wa² = Watajima ×2) — founded in 2017. For years we have been making pots side by side, enjoying the journey of refining our craft.
But working in the studio all day can also feel isolating. As our two daughters (born 2019 and 2022) grow more independent, we realized how much we missed international community and cultural exchange.
So we thought: Why not create that community ourselves?
CROC is our way of opening our studio and our town to the world. We want to share what we love and invite others to learn with us.
about studio wani
At studio wani, everything is handmade.
Founded in 2017, we aim to carry traditional Japanese craftsmanship into modern homes — creating plates, cups, and bowls that are easy to use in daily life, yet each with a character of its own.
Over the years, our work has grown alongside our family and community here in Hasami, where tradition continues to shape the way we make today.
