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Ishikawa

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Ishikawa , prefecture (1990 pop. 1,164,627), 1,619 sq mi (4,193 sq km), central Honshu, Japan. The capital is Kanazawa. There are wooded mountains in the interior and fertile plains along the coast. Rice, machinery, lumber, raw silk, and lacquer ware are produced.

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Ishikawa

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Ishikawa, Honshū/Japan A prefecture and two cities with the name of ‘Stone River’ from ishi ‘stone’ and kawa.

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Free newspaper and magazine articles

	Ryo Ishikawa: a 'prince' who wants to rule golf.(Sports) Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin; 8/11/2010
	Disrupter: Akira Ishikawa Magazine article from: Fast Company; 11/1/2001
	Indicted lawmaker Ishikawa tenders resignation from DPJ. News Wire article from: Philippines News Agency; 2/11/2010