Wajima

The Sea of Japan defines the setting of Wajima — on the northern coast of the Noto Peninsula, its fishing harbour and compact streets have long faced the open water and winter weather. Wajima is best known for Wajima-nuri, a highly regarded form of Japanese lacquerware made through many painstaking stages; local workshops give the craft a central place in the city’s identity. Inland, the peninsula rises into wooded hills and small farming communities, while the coast leads past coves and fishing settlements. The 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake severely affected Wajima, and recovery remains part of the city’s present story. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of Ishikawa Prefecture connects regionally.

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