Ishikawa Prefecture

Ishikawa Prefecture is part of the historic Hokuriku region and formerly an important populated center that contained some of the wealthiest han (domains) of the Japanese feudal era.Ishikawa Prefecture is home to Kanazawa Castle, Kenroku-en one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, Nyotaimori ("body sushi"), and Kutani ware.[6] Concerned about the possibility of a Hokuriku bloc forming in support of the Freedom and People's Rights Movement, and thus wanting to weaken the influence of the former Kaga lords, the national government made the decision to divide the prefecture.In September 2024, severe rainfall in the prefecture led to deadly floods and landslides, causing at least six deaths and widespread damage.[citation needed] 100,000 people The area is noted for arts and crafts and other cultural traditions: The most popular destination in Ishikawa is Kanazawa.
Ishikawa prefecture population pyramid in 2020
Winter in Kenrokuen
Shirayone Senmaida, designated as a World Agricultural Heritage site in Wajima
Kanazawa Station
The prefectural assembly building in the prefectural government building complex in Kanazawa
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