In a recent video from NHK WORLD-JAPAN, viewers are given a glimpse into the traditional morning market in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, which has been a central part of the community for over a thousand years. The report highlights the market’s significance in the local culture, focusing on the sale of fresh seafood and other local products. Ryuko Umemoto, a stall owner for over four decades, and the time-honored craft of Wajima lacquerware are featured, showcasing the deeply rooted skills of local artisans that have been passed down through generations. The video is part of the Drainspotters series, which draws attention to Japan’s unique and artistic manhole covers that tell the stories of the places they are found in.
- The morning market in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, has been a cultural hub for over a thousand years.
- Local residents visit the market to purchase freshly caught seafood and other local products.
- Ryuko Umemoto has operated a stall at the market for over 40 years, selling kimono, or air-dried fish.
- Wajima is known for its lacquerware craft, which has been perfected over many generations since the 14th century.
- The video aims to encourage viewers to explore the cultural stories behind Japan’s artistic manhole covers.
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