Ishikawa Prefecture (石川県 Ishikawa-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region on Honshū island.[1]
The capital is Kanazawa.[2]
The most popular destination in Ishikawa is Kanazawa.
Ishikawa was formed from the merger of Kaga Province and the smaller Noto Province.[3]
Ishikawa is on the Sea of Japan coast.
The northern part of the prefecture consists of the narrow Noto Peninsula, while the southern part is wider and consists mostly of mountains with the prefecture's chief city, Kanazawa, located in the coastal plain. The prefecture also has some islands, including Notojima, Mitsukejima, Hegurajima.
Ishikawa's industry is dominated by the textile industry, particularly
artificial fabrics, and the machine industry, particularly construction
machinery.
The area is noted for arts and crafts and other cultural traditions.
Read the list of art and crafts.
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