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'''Ishikawa Prefecture''' (石川県) is a [[Japanese]] prefecture in the [[Chubu]] Region of [[Honshu]]. The capital of Ishikawa Prefecture is [[Kanazawa]]. Before abolition of the [[Han System]] by the [[Meiji Restoration]], Ishikawa Prefecture was comprised of Kaga Province and Noto Province

==Region==

Located along the coast of the [[Sea of Japan]], Ishikawa Prefecture’s northern segment is comprised of the [[Noto Peninsula]]. The south is a bit wider and comprised largely of mountains with Kanazawa, the capital, located along the coastal plain. Islands in the prefecture include Notojima, Nistkejima, and Hegurajima.

==Cities==

Cities located within Ishikawa Prefecture include:

*[[Komatsu]]
*[[Nanao]]
*[[Kanazawa]]
*[[Suzu]]
*[[Hakui]]
*[[Hakusan]]
*[[Kaga]]
*[[Nomi]]
*[[Kahoku]]
*[[Wajima]]

==Districts and Towns==

Various districts and towns also located within Ishikawa Prefecture include:

*[[Hakui District]] – Hodasushimizu, Shika
*[[Ishikawa District]] – Nonoichi
*[[Hosu District]] – Anamizu, Noto
*[[Kahoku District]] – Tsubata, Uchinada
*[[Kashima District]] – Nakanoto
*[[Nomi District]] – Kawakita

==Sources of Income==

Ishikawa’s primary sources of income and industry come through its various textile industries, including artificial fabrics and machining with an emphasis on construction machinery.

==Attractions==

Currently, Ishikawa’s most popular destination for tourists is Kanizawa as well as [[Mount Haku]] and [[Shibayama Lagoon]]. The current best way to reach Ishikawa is by plane, flying through Komatsu.

==External Links==

*[http://www.pref.ishikawa.jp/index_e.htm Official Homepage, Ishikawa Prefecture]

[[Category:Prefectures of Japan]]

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Japan2000: New page: '''Ishikawa Prefecture''' (石川県) is a Japanese prefecture in the Chubu Region of Honshu. The capital of Ishikawa Prefecture is Kanazawa. Before abolition of the [[Han ...