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The climate in Komatsu City is comparatively mild. In winter (Dec-Feb), the monthly average temperature ranges from 7 - 10°C (high) to 0 - 3°C (low) and the temperature rarely drops below 0°C. The monthly average temperature in summer (Jun-Aug) ranges from 24 - 30°C (high) to 17 - 23°C (low).
Snow depth may reach 20 - 30 cm on the plains during wintertime, but it causes little inconvenience to business operation or everyday life because of the extensive snow-melting system of the city.
The frequency of earthquakes sensed in Ishikawa Prefecture is the lowest among the prefectures.
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 For detailed information, click here. (Some data are for Kanazawa, but also apply to Komatsu.) |
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Komatsu City owes its present cultural and industrial properties significantly to Maeda Toshitsune (1593-1658), the 3rd Lord of the Kaga clan. Toshitsune retired and moved to Komatsu Castle in 1639 and died in 1658. With his profound knowledge of art crafts, tea ceremony, Noh play and the like, he invited many top-class experts in these fields from Kyoto to Komatsu. He also promoted and supported various industries such as silk textiles, Kutani pottery, roof tiles and tatami mats. |
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The people of Komatsu are diligent and persistent. These attributes, perhaps acquired by a history of snowbound months in winter, are good for production workforce.
Ishikawa Prefecture, including Komatsu City, offers an excellent educational environment.
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There are 10 universities including Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Kanazawa University and Kanazawa Institute of Technology, 7 junior colleges including Komatsu Junior College and 2 technical colleges in Ishikawa Prefecture. (For more information,
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Government, industry and educational sectors work together to equip young people to meet the current needs in a competitive economy, and also to exchange information and knowledge for the development of new technologies. |
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Komatsu City provides supplemental classes and other assistances to foreign children and their parents in some elementary and junior high schools so that they can go through the language barrier and adjust to a new school life more easily. |
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There are 14 medical centers, 69 clinics, 45 dental clinics, and 36 pharmacies in the city (as of April 2003). The healthcare environment is of high level.
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In addition, the people of Komatsu are friendly and open-minded. There are many international exchange activities such as volunteer Japanese classes and culture events for foreign residents/visitors, and, of course, the city is making efforts to facilitate their stay in Komatsu.
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Komatsu City has a total population of 110,002 with 35,376 households.