Great People of Kanazawa Memorial Museum ふるさと偉人館

See Japan’s development through the lens of notable Kanazawa natives

The Great People of Kanazawa Memorial Museum is dedicated to prominent scholars and scientists from Ishikawa’s capital who were integral in the development of Japan. Learn about the lives and work of figures like astronomer Kimura Hisashi (1870–1943), ornithologist Nakanishi Godo (1895–1984), and engineer Hatta Yoichi (1886–1942), who revolutionized agriculture in Taiwan. Track the progress of Japanese society through the travails of these Kanazawa natives.