Kanazawa
Kanazawa is one of Japan's foremost castle towns. The city boasts many places of historic and aesthetic interest, such as the splendid Kenrokuen, known as one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan, and lshikawa-mon, the commanding gate to the old castle grounds.
Geographically, Kanazawa's central location makes it an ideal base for exploring the Hokuriku region as a whole. lshikawa's charming Noto Peninsula and Kaga region, as well as neighboring Toyama, Fukui and Gifu prefectures, are all easily accessible from Kanazawa.
Since Maeda Toshiie’s entrance into Kanazawa in 1583, the city has been completely untouched by war and thus retains much of its historic beauty. While preserving its precious heritage, Kanazawa has developed into a thoroughly charming modern city.

Climate and Clothing
The weather during the Conference period, end-August, is generally hot with an average daily temperature range of 26 to 30 degrees centigrade. The Conference Site and all of the city's major hotels are fully air-conditioned.

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