A friendly facility for everyone, for men and women of all ages.
MARUHIRO" has been updating the concept of folk art by incorporating unique ideas into Hasami-ware while remaining faithful to the traditional manufacturing process of Hasami pottery. 2 years ago, the company opened its doors to the public.This articleIn the following section, we followed the process of making Hasami-ware, guided by Mr. Shohei Baba, the third generation of the family. There, Baba-san told us that he wanted to create a park in Hasami-cho. His words finally took shape.
Located in Hasami-cho, Nagasaki Prefecture, Maruhiro's unique idea is to create a place to eat, take a coffee break, and even go shopping, all in a lush green setting. The "Utsuwa" named "HIROPPA" is a friendly place for everyone, from the elderly to children.
Masahei Baba / Representative of MARUHIRO Born in 1985 . After graduating from high school, he moved from job to job in Fukuoka, working in a bakery, apparel, and elevator installation, before taking over the family business, Maruhiro, and becoming the third generation representative. Not limited to tableware and other daily necessities, he actively plans pottery that is not bound by stereotypes, such as collaborating with various artists and brands to produce art pieces.
Baba, the man behind the project, welcomed us, saying, "I'm glad you've come!" The place looked cleaner than when we visited two years ago.
. my life changed at Corona, and I started to spend more time skateboarding. I also continued to do strength training, which helped me strengthen my body.
Baba has shaved off his robust mustache, giving him a more dandy-like appearance. However, he always maintains his childlike playfulness, and his ideas seem to have been poured into "HIROPPA. We asked him to show us around the park.
