Wajima Lacquerware (called Wajima Nuri in Japanese) is made in the city of Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture. The most notable features of Wajima Lacquerware are not only its beautiful finish but also the high quality powder used for its production call…

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Yamanaka Lacquerware (called Yamanaka Shikki in Japanese) is a type of lacquerware made in the Yamanaka Onsen (hot spring) district of the city of Kaga, Ishikawa prefecture. It utilizes an original Yamanaka technique for grinding wood. The main ob…

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Joboji Lacquerware is produced mainly in and around Joboji, Ninohe City, as well as in Morioka, Hachimantai, and Takizawa in Iwate Prefecture. In 1985, it was designated as a Traditional Craft by the Japanese government. One of its defining chara…

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Hidehira Lacquerware is produced in several parts of Iwate Prefecture, including Ichinoseki, Oshu, Hiraizumi, Morioka, Hanamaki, and Takizawa. On May 22, 1985, it was designated as a Traditional Craft by the Japanese government. One of the defini…

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Kanazawa Lacquerware (called Kanazawa Shikki in Japanese) is produced in the area around the city of Kanazawa, in Ishikawa prefecture. It was developed for the liking of feudal lords as it had the financial backing of the Kaga domain (present day …

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