Living in Kanazawa (student town with good living environment)

Ishikawa Prefecture has a total of 19 institutions of higher education, including universities and junior colleges. This is the second largest number of schools per capita in Japan after Kyoto Prefecture. Kanazawa is also ranked fifth in Japan in the number of university and graduate students living in the prefecture. The city actively supports student activities and promotes the development of a vibrant city.

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　Kanazawa City Ordinance on Promotion of Student Town（Japanese Language Only)

Kanazawa is the political, economic, and cultural center of the Hokuriku region, and is a "compact city" with a concentrated lifestyle infrastructure. Kanazawa is an economically friendly city where you can live in a comfortable environment with all the necessary urban functions and at a relatively low cost of living.

In addition, there is abundant nature in the city as well as in the suburbs, and beautiful scenery spreads out in each of the four seasons. Two large rivers, Saikawa and Asano, flow through the city and connect to the Sea of Japan.

As you can see, Kanazawa is an ideal city where you can study to your heart's content and lead a meaningful student life. In this blessed environment, you will meet many people who will inspire you and help you grow as a person.