Wajima Morning Market in Ishikawa Prefecture resumes business at a newly relocated venue, drawing customers back after a hiatus caused by the earthquake.
Three months after the earthquake devastated Wajima, the birthplace of Wajima lacquerware, Haruo Nakamiya returned home to rebuild his business from the ashes.
Just like the lacquerware that survived the devastating Wajima Morning Market fire, Wajima-nuri artisans can overcome this crisis with the nation's support.
The fire that followed the Noto Peninsula earthquake destroyed over 200 buildings, engulfing the Wajima Morning Market and the Go Nagai Wonderland Museum.