The little coastal town of Wajima is famous for its taiko drumming, hot springs, lacquer ware and of course, the morning market. This market started about one thousand years ago when the local ladies decided to sell their wares for a little pocket change. Now, this market is popular and the ladies are still in charge!
Pictures above: How about some dried fish, squid, or octopus?
Pictured above: Jess and I are showing off our goods. I made off with some dried wasabi flavored squid, dried octopus flakes, dried and sugared oranges and sea-salt. Jess ended up with a lovely set of lacquered bowls and then about a hundred pairs of "service" chopsticks (free, from the shopkeepers).
The lacquer ware was lovely and I hadn't realized how labor intensive it can be. From start to finish, the process can have up to 22 steps! Yikes!
There's Jess hiding behind some dried fish.
Antique Japanese coins for sale!
Pictures above: How about some dried fish, squid, or octopus?
Pictured above: Jess and I are showing off our goods. I made off with some dried wasabi flavored squid, dried octopus flakes, dried and sugared oranges and sea-salt. Jess ended up with a lovely set of lacquered bowls and then about a hundred pairs of "service" chopsticks (free, from the shopkeepers).
The lacquer ware was lovely and I hadn't realized how labor intensive it can be. From start to finish, the process can have up to 22 steps! Yikes!
There's Jess hiding behind some dried fish.
Antique Japanese coins for sale!
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