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.

Dive into the age-old tradition of lacquerware, where dedicated craftsmen bring centuries of skill and knowledge to life. From layering and polishing to creating intricate designs, witness the ...

We follow UK-born Suzanne Ross - a lacquerware artisan in Wajima - in her efforts to recover after this January's quake, and meet Chinese Tomoe Setsubai who runs a Japanese confectionery in Yokohama.

In Wajima, the heart of Japan's lacquerware tradition, Paul Carter meets a community determined to preserve their craft. From the intricate layering glossy lacquer to precision decoration ...

Nam, which stands in the center of Seoul. In this space, she stores a roomful of various Korean "najeonchilgi" or traditional lacquerware inlaid with mother-of-pearl, ranging from a closet to ...

WASHINGTON—Stuffed Super Mario toys and Wajima-nuri lacquerware are among the gifts that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida brought to U.S. President Joe Biden for his state visit. On the afternoon ...

Every winter, as heavy snow fell, locals would retreat from farming duties and hone their skill in textiles, metalwork and lacquerware. Even in summer, Hokuriku's magic of artisanship remains in ...

We revisit Aussie chef Benjamin Flatt and lacquerware artist Suzanne Ross from the UK in their efforts to preserve the culture of their adoptive Noto in the aftermath of the quake that hit a year ago.

This project involves the renovation of a 54-year-old, two-storey factory for Sekibikodo, a lacquerware company in Aizu. As a result, the Human Hub Tenneiji Soko has been converted into a workshop ...