Ishikawa
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A prefecture in the Chubu region of Japan, with its capital at Kanazawa.

## Overview

Ishikawa is a first-level administrative division of [Japan](https://knowledge.ivjn.us/en/places/japan.html) in the Chubu region. Its area is about 4,186 km2 and its population about 0.0 million (2024), with its capital at Kanazawa.

## History

Part of old Kaga and Noto provinces; in the Edo period the Kaga domain of the Maeda clan, famed as 'the million-koku of Kaga', ruled from Kanazawa Castle. The prefecture was formed in 1876.

## Geography and industry

Kenrokuen, the Higashi Chaya district and samurai residences of Kanazawa, plus Noto's rural landscape, Wajima lacquerware and Kutani porcelain are famous. Traditional crafts and food culture thrive.

## Transport

[Hokuriku Shinkansen](https://knowledge.ivjn.us/en/concepts/jp-shinkansen-hokuriku.html) Kagayaki and Hakutaka trains stop at Kanazawa, Komatsu and Kaga-Onsen.

Updated: 2026-10-28

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- 行政区划 https://knowledge.ivjn.us/en/tags/admin-division.html

Sources:
- 石川県 https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%9F%B3%E5%B7%9D%E7%9C%8C 日本語ウィキペディア・公式サイト, 2026-10-28確認