Kanazawa City (1583-present)
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A Kanazawa City (1583-present) is a Japanese coastal city.
- Context:
- It can showcase historical sites such as Kanazawa Castle, which served as the residence of the Maeda clan, and the Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan’s most celebrated landscape gardens.
- It can range from being a historical city with well-preserved Edo-period districts to being a modern cultural hub with contemporary museums and galleries.
- It can be known for its Higashi Chaya District, with traditional teahouses and geisha performances
- It can be known for its Nagamachi Samurai District, which features samurai residences.
- It can be known for its well-preserved Edo-Period Districts.
- It can be known for its Modern Art Scene.
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- Example(s):
- Kanazawa, 1583, Kanazawa was established as the seat of the Maeda clan, marking the beginning of its prominence in the Kaga Domain.
- Kanazawa, 1603-1868, during the Edo Period, Kanazawa flourished as a castle town and cultural hub under the Maeda clan's patronage, attracting artisans and merchants.
- Kanazawa, 1868-1912, during the Meiji Period, Kanazawa underwent modernization while preserving its cultural heritage.
- Kanazawa, 1873, the Oyama Shrine was constructed at its current location, dedicated to Maeda Toshiie, the first lord of the Maeda clan.
- Kanazawa, 1945, during World War II, Kanazawa was spared from extensive bombing, preserving its historical architecture.
- Kanazawa, 1991, the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art was opened, showcasing modern art and attracting numerous visitors.
- Kanazawa, 2008, Kanazawa's historic districts, including the Higashi Chaya District, were designated as Japan’s Cultural Assets.
- Kanazawa, 2009, Kanazawa was designated as a UNESCO Creative City for its dedication to traditional crafts and arts, highlighting its cultural heritage.
- Kanazawa, 2015, the Hokuriku Shinkansen extended to Kanazawa, significantly improving access and boosting tourism to the city.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- Nagoya, a coastal city with a similar history but more focused on industrial development.
- Kobe, a coastal city that, despite its rich history, has a more industrial and modern urban environment.xz compared to Kanazawa’s preservation of historical districts.
- Yokohama, a coastal city with a historical background.
- See: Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art.
References
2024
- (Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanazawa Retrieved:2024-6-16.
- QUOTE: Kanaza is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture in central Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 466,029 in 203,271 households, and a population density of 990 persons per km2. [1] The total area of the city was .
- NOTES:
- It is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture in central Japan, with coordinates 36°33′39.8″N 136°39′23.1″E.
- It has a total area of 468.64 square kilometers and, as of January 1, 2018, had an estimated population of 466,029.
- It was established in 1583 as the seat of the Maeda clan, marking the beginning of its prominence in the Kaga Domain.
- It is home to the Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan’s most celebrated landscape gardens, originally built as the outer garden of Kanazawa Castle and opened to the public in 1875.
- It was largely spared from bombing during World War II, allowing much of its historical architecture to remain intact.
- It was designated as a UNESCO Creative City in 2009 for its dedication to traditional crafts and arts, highlighting its cultural heritage.
- It saw the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen in 2015, significantly improving access and boosting tourism to the city.