Wajima, Ishikawa - Wikipedia
Wajima (輪島市, Wajima-shi) is a city located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2018, the city had an estimated population of 27,698 in 12768 households, and a population density of 65 persons per km². [1] The total area of the city …
Wajima City - Noto Peninsula Travel - japan-guide.com
Wajima City (輪島) is the largest city in the Okunoto region, which makes up the northern half of the Noto Peninsula. The city is centered around a protected harbor on the Sea of Japan coast and is most famous for its morning market and lacquerware.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Wajima (2024) - Tripadvisor
Mar 6, 2017 · Things to Do in Wajima, Japan: See Tripadvisor's 3,587 traveler reviews and photos of Wajima tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in November. We have reviews of the best places to see in Wajima. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Wajima City: The Noto Peninsula's Perfect Escape - Japan …
Jul 26, 2019 · Up high on Japan’s Noto Peninsula, Wajima is known for morning markets, summer festivals and local salt farms. Photo by Lily Crossley-Baxter. No longer served by trains, the small city feels a little more secluded than most places you might visit, often left out by those who let their JR Pass determine their route. This all adds to the charm.
Wajima - Japan Experience
Jan 17, 2016 · Wajima: read a guide to Wajima located on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture and famous for its lacquer work.
January 1, 2024 Japan earthquake | CNN
Jan 1, 2024 · Damaged roofs and wooden beams from collapsed houses were strewn across Wajima City in Ishikawa prefecture Monday after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit western Japan.
Wajima City - Travel in Japan
Wajima (輪島) is a city located on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It is renowned for its traditional crafts, most notably Wajima lacquerware (Wajima-nuri), which are highly prized for their intricate designs and exceptional durability.
Japan earthquake damage photos: Buildings collapse in Wajima, Ishikawa
Jan 2, 2024 · The 7.6 earthquake hit Ishikawa, about 180 miles west of Tokyo. At least 55 people were killed in the earthquake, mostly in the cities of Wajima and Suzu, with at least 16 severely injured....
Japan Earthquake Rescuers Search Rubble After Powerful …
Jan 1, 2024 · A powerful earthquake hit western Japan on Monday, triggering evacuation orders in several prefectures, trapping people under collapsed buildings and disrupting electricity for tens of thousands...
Aftershocks rattle Japan as death toll rises after powerful earthquake
Jan 2, 2024 · At least 55 people are dead after a quake struck the west coast, per the AP. A firefighter looks up the rubble and wreckage of a burnt-out marketplace following earthquake in Wajima, Ishikawa ...