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{{Infobox settlement<br />
| name = Ishikawa Prefecture<br />
| native_name = 石川県<br />
| native_name_lang = ja<br />
| settlement_type = [[Prefectures of Japan|Prefecture]]<br />
| image_skyline = <br />
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| image_flag = Flag of Ishikawa Prefecture.svg<br />
| flag_alt = <br />
| image_blank_emblem = Emblem of Ishikawa Prefecture.svg<br />
| blank_emblem_type = Emblem<br />
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| image_map = Ishikawa in Japan.svg<br />
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| map_caption = Location of Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan<br />
| subdivision_type = Country<br />
| subdivision_name = [[Japan]]<br />
| subdivision_type1 = Region<br />
| subdivision_name1 = [[Chūbu region|Chūbu]]<br />
| subdivision_type2 = Island<br />
| subdivision_name2 = [[Honshu]]<br />
| seat_type = Capital<br />
| seat = [[Kanazawa]]<br />
| leader_title = Governor<br />
| leader_name = [[Hiroshi Hase]]<br />
| area_total_km2 = 4186.09<br />
| area_rank = 35th<br />
| population_total = 1,140,573<br />
| population_as_of = October 1, 2020<br />
| population_rank = 34th<br />
| population_density_km2 = auto<br />
| iso_code = JP-17<br />
| website = [https://www.pref.ishikawa.lg.jp/ www.pref.ishikawa.lg.jp]<br />
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'''Ishikawa Prefecture''' (石川県, ''Ishikawa-ken'') is a [[Prefectures of Japan|prefecture]] located in the [[Chūbu region]] of [[Honshu]], [[Japan]]. The capital is the city of [[Kanazawa]].<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
Ishikawa is located on the [[Sea of Japan]] coast. It is bordered by [[Toyama Prefecture]] to the east, [[Gifu Prefecture]] to the southeast, and [[Fukui Prefecture]] to the south. The prefecture also includes the [[Noto Peninsula]], which extends into the Sea of Japan.<br />
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=== Major Cities ===<br />
* [[Kanazawa]] (capital)<br />
* [[Komatsu, Ishikawa|Komatsu]]<br />
* [[Kaga, Ishikawa|Kaga]]<br />
* [[Nanao, Ishikawa|Nanao]]<br />
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=== Districts and Towns ===<br />
* [[Hakui District, Ishikawa|Hakui District]]<br />
* [[Hōsu District, Ishikawa|Hōsu District]]<br />
* [[Kahoku District, Ishikawa|Kahoku District]]<br />
* [[Nomi District, Ishikawa|Nomi District]]<br />
* [[Ishikawa District, Ishikawa|Ishikawa District]]<br />
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== History ==<br />
Ishikawa Prefecture was established in 1872 during the [[Meiji Restoration]]. The area has a rich history, with the city of Kanazawa being a prominent cultural center during the [[Edo period]] under the rule of the [[Maeda clan]].<br />
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== Economy ==<br />
The economy of Ishikawa is diverse, with key industries including traditional crafts, manufacturing, and tourism. The region is known for its production of [[Kaga Yuzen]] silk dyeing, [[Wajima lacquerware]], and [[Kutani ware]] ceramics.<br />
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== Culture ==<br />
Ishikawa is renowned for its cultural heritage, including traditional arts and crafts. The [[Kenroku-en]] garden in Kanazawa is considered one of the [[Three Great Gardens of Japan]]. The prefecture also hosts various festivals, such as the [[Hyakumangoku Matsuri]].<br />
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== Education ==<br />
Ishikawa is home to several higher education institutions, including [[Kanazawa University]] and [[Kanazawa Institute of Technology]].<br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
Ishikawa is accessible by various modes of transportation:<br />
* [[Komatsu Airport]]<br />
* [[Hokuriku Shinkansen]]<br />
* [[Hokuriku Expressway]]<br />
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== Tourism ==<br />
Popular tourist destinations in Ishikawa include:<br />
* [[Kenroku-en]]<br />
* [[Kanazawa Castle]]<br />
* [[21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa]]<br />
* [[Noto Peninsula]]<br />
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== Related Pages ==<br />
* [[Chūbu region]]<br />
* [[Kanazawa]]<br />
* [[Noto Peninsula]]<br />
* [[Kenroku-en]]<br />
* [[Maeda clan]]<br />
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[[Category:Chūbu region]]<br />
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