Visitors can also get up close to a striking “onigawara” ornamental tile on the roof of the Kobayashi residence next door. Onigawara are modeled after “oni,” mythical ogres, and are ...

Awaji Island is known for ornamental roof tiles called "onigawara." The artisans who make these tiles are known as "onishi." Okitsu Naoko is an apprentice of the craft who trains daily to become a ...