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Local Spirit Record

Ishikawa

石川

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Fig 1. View of IshikawaLocal Archives
CapitalKanazawa
Population1130000
RegionChubu

Ishikawa Knowledge

Ishikawa protrudes into the Sea of Japan, known for Kanazawa's samurai culture and the Noto Peninsula's rugged coast.

Historical Context

The Maeda clan made Kanazawa a city of culture rivaling Kyoto. The region has strong Noh theater traditions linked to spirits.

Local Folklore

Kanazawa has legends of the 'Tengu Tsubute' (pebbles thrown by Tengu). The coast has tales of sea monsters and phantom ships.

Notable Locations

01

Kenrokuen Garden

One of Japan's best gardens, featuring the Yamato Takeru statue and ancient pine spirits.

⚠️ Kodama
02

Noto Peninsula

A rugged coastline known for the Gojinjo Taiko drumming to scare off invaders with demon masks.

⚠️ Demon Spirits
03

Myoryuji (Ninja Temple)

A temple full of traps and secret passages, rumored to be guarded by spirits.

⚠️ Ninja/Spirits
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