Wajima city is located in northern Noto Peninsula which projects northwards into the sea of Japan. Wajima-lacquerware is made by hand by craftsmen one piece at a time using the earth that can only be found in Wajima. Characterized by beautiful patterns engraved and inlaid with gold, durability and a glossy appearance.
In recent years, this lacquerware has garnered international attention as a pinnacle of traditional Japanese folk-craft. A long history of 6800 years of lacquerware is found on the Noto Peninsula, but modern techniques were established in the early Edo period.

Arita-ware has a history of 400 years shown by the discovery of Izumiyama porcelain stone in Arita Town, Saga Prefecture. As a porcelain using porcelain stone as a material, it is known for smoothness and thinness with a clear, beautiful whiteness.
Around the mid-17th century, the East India Company brought it to Europe where famous kilns such as Meissen flourished in making replicas and reproductions. As techniques and history built-up, Arita-ware was awarded a gold medal at the modern era Paris World Exposition and continues to garner worldwide attention even as it evolves today.