Yamanaka Onsen is located deep in the mountains within Kaga Onsenkyo and is surrounded by colorful natural scenery, with the Daishoji River flowing through the center of town.

The lacquer craftsmen are so skilled that they are known as the "Yamanaka of woodwork" along with "Wajima of lacquer ware" and "Kanazawa of maki-e lacquer ware".

In recent years, the manufacturing technology has been transformed into products that fit modern lifestyles while preserving tradition by using lacquerware manufacturing techniques to produce lacquerware-like bowls with materials (synthetic resins) and paints that fit modern lifestyles.

This time, we visited the site where the paint is sprayed. Here are some scenes of the production area changing with the times.

Mr. Miki, who gave us a tour of his spraying operation

"The most important thing is the gloss of the paint when it dries, the evenness of the paint layer, and what the result will be after it dries."

"The finish is completely different depending on the season, the temperature of the day, and the weather. Subtle nuances produce changes in color. The gloss can become darker or lighter, and we fine-tune the color by adjusting it accordingly."

In Yamanaka Onsen, where lacquerware is produced, a variety of products are manufactured,such as soup bowls and lunch boxes for home use.

We caught a glimpse of the craftsmen making adjustments to each product as they faced the seasons and temperatures.

The array of items is a sight to behold.

As it dries, the sheen of the paint will gradually change.

"The paint is sprayed with a gun (radiating machine), so each one will have a different look. The thickness of the paint also varies, so the way the color shines through changes. We have to follow the old ways, but also do new techniques and methods."

Each piece is made by hand by craftsmen, so the color, luster, and shine of each piece has a different appearance.