You can find Ishikawa in Hokuriku, nestled between Toyama and Fukui. About 1.1 million people live there. Kanazawa, the capital of Ishikawa, sports beautiful scenery and ancient vistas such as Kenrokuen, one of the three most famous landscape gardens in Japan, and the Higashi Chaya district. The 21st Century Museum, found in Kanazawa city, exposés contemporary art that attracts tourists and celebrities from all over the world. You can enjoy fresh seafood from the Japan Sea coast in Omicho Market. You can also find traditional hand crafts, such as Kutani ware (pottery), Kagayuzen Textiles (ancient traditional dyeing technique), Gold leaf, and Wajima lacquerware in Ishikawa. (Pictures are provided by Kanazawa City)
Kenrokuen
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Higashi Chaya district
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The 21st Century Museum
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Omicho Market
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Gold leaf
