Future of Wajima lacquerware in jeopardy after Jan. 1 quake | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

WAJIMA, Ishikawa Prefecture--The Noto Peninsula earthquake dealt a severe blow to the production of Wajima-nuri traditional lacquerware, which is designated an important intangible cultural heritage.

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