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Inside Wajima: The Artisans Keeping Japan's Most Celebrated Lacquer Tradition Alive

On the Noto Peninsula, the small city of Wajima is home to Japan's most rigorous lacquerware tradition. Meet the...

Feb 20, 2025 4 min read