A Japanese art exhibition opened in New York on October 1 to support Wajima lacquerware studios and their artisans affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake.  

Dozens of Wajima pieces, including works by three living national treasures, were brought from Japan to the exhibition.  

Okagaki Yugo, who runs a lacquerware store and was himself affected by the disaster, said he hopes to see what works will be appreciated overseas.  

Okagaki Yugo, president of Senshudo: "The purpose is to serve as a guide for the craftsmen affected by the disaster when they overcome their hardship and create new works." 

New Yorker: "This is exactly a new type of art that I have seen. Beautiful." 

New Yorker: "This, I like craftsmanship. This is the ultimate craftsmanship. So, it's an amazing show." 

Keiji Onihira, lacquerware artisan: "The fact that people thought positively about what I have been doing so far was great for me, because I feel like I can still do more." 

The exhibition will be open until October 25, and a part of the sales will be donated to support the reconstruction efforts in the quake-stricken Noto Peninsula.