Wajima, Traditional market city in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
Wajima stretches along the northwestern coast of Noto Peninsula, comprising an area of 426 square kilometers with the Sea of Japan on its northern and western sides.
The region developed as a seaport for trade with the Asian continent during ancient times, and multiple clans fought for control during the Sengoku period.
The Morning Market, operating daily from 8 AM to noon, displays fresh seafood, produce, and lacquerware products made by local artisans.
Visitors reach Wajima by bus from Kanazawa in two hours, or from Anamizu station in 30 minutes, as the city lacks direct rail connections.
The Shiroyone Senmaida consists of 1004 rice terraces maintained by local families, illuminated by solar LED lanterns during special events.
Location: Ishikawa Prefecture
Inception: March 31, 1954
Shares border with: Suzu, Shika, Anamizu, Noto
Website: https://city.wajima.ishikawa.jp
GPS coordinates: 37.39055,136.89910
Latest update: June 6, 2025 04:34
These Japanese villages maintain traditional crafts in specialized workshops. Ogimachi produces silk goods, while Okawachiyama creates Nabeshima ceramics. The villages of Inami and Hida Takayama focus on wood carving. Wajima produces lacquerware using century-old techniques, and Arita is the birthplace of Japanese porcelain. Each location continues specific manufacturing methods passed down through generations.
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