You will find that the Wajima morning market is full of surprises and fun!

 
Today, the Wajima Asaichi morning market is famous for its fresh local fish, produce, and of course, lacquerware. If you are unable to bring food home with you, not to worry. There are still plenty of great local places to eat, along with beautiful local handicrafts. You will find that the Wajima morning market is full of surprises and fun.
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As soon as you enter the market, you will see a shop called “Tatami.” They sell traditional Japanese socks called “tabi.” Those are ankle-high with one separation between the big toe and the others. These are extremely comfortable, and especially good for people struggling with bunions. Tabi are also essential for kimono coordinates. The most common tabi color is white, by the way. They are comfortable and elegant, not to mention my own personal favorite type of socks.
 

These savory salty crackers also go great with red wine.

 
Besides the fresh seafood, one of the most famous souvenirs in the market is “shio-senbei,” I think. Senbei is a Japanese rice cracker. The most well-known shop in the market is “Eisendou.” Eisendou started the business by making special thin noodles which were often used for celebrating birthdays. About 60 years ago, Eisendou stopped making those noodles and switched to making senbei.
With their refined careers for making thin noodles, Eisendou has finally created senbei in various shapes, sizes, and flavors, such as with pine nuts, cashew nuts, peanuts, seaweed, dried shrimp, and sesame. The shop owner is quite friendly and was more than happy to let the customers sample their crackers. 
 

Instead of using the chopsticks, the sashimi here is served over on skewers.

 
“Asaichi Sakaba” has been open since March 25th, 2012. Its specialty is the fresh sashimi (raw fish). When people usually come to Wajima morning market, most people would get the fresh seafood to take them home. Although foreign tourists can't do that, this bar offers you another wonderful option. They will definitely satisfy your sashimi craving. Therefore visiting this sashimi bar is a good idea for tourists to easily try fresh raw fish as a snack.
 

The shop owner has invented a special way to eat the sashimi. Instead of using the chopsticks, the sashimi here in Asaichi Sakaba is served over on skewers. In this way, customers can easily pick up the sashimi and dip them into the soy sauce. (Great news for the people who are weak in using chopsticks, huh?). Also you can try different types of soy sauce to go with your sashimi. The two most popular choices of soy sauce in the shop are Kikkoman and Sakura brands' soy sauce. Sakura shoyu is a local brewed soy sauce in Wajima. I highly recommend Sakura brand's. 
 

It tastes sweets and goes well with raw fish. This sashimi bar also offers a variety of local brewed sake. Try them!
 

Antique shop with wonderful collections

 
If you are interested in Japanese old stuff, stop by an antique shop on the street.
“Shugodo” has a bunch of old items, such as sake cups, bowls, coins, pipes, and fishing floats made of glasses. You will find not only small items, but also the museum-like items. Yoroi armor which is used to be worn by a samurai, kotatsu (Japanese traditional low table with heater), and vases. It is a great opportunity for antique fans to explore. You might find your own personal treasure!
 

Earrings, necklaces and breast pins decorated with natural lacquer.

 
Though there are many shops selling lacquer wares on the street, you might think that most of them are dinning wares. If you are not interested in lacquer wares for dining at all, you can also find many cute accessories decorated with natural lacquer, such as earrings, necklaces and breast pins.
 

If you are worried about maintenance of wooden lacquer ware, how about "cloth" one?

 
I also want to recommend you lacquered table ware made of “cloth.” They are light and also water-resistant, so are much easier for maintenance comparing with wooden ones. Wooden lacquer ware are sensitive as you know. As far as I am concerned, I especially prefer this bright-red plate. I confess that I am not a great cook. Whenever I cooked and served the dishes on those lovely plates, luckily I feel like a professional chef who can create 5-star meals!