I thought I didn't have much to blog about today (my large 1 meter square painting is still not dry yet), but I took quite a few pictures while I was in Kanazawa for my solo exhibition the other day, so I thought I would share them with you all.
今日はあんまりブログに書きたいことがないなあと思っていたのですが（1m四方の大きな絵がまだ乾いていない）この前金沢へ個展をしに行ったついでに写真を結構撮っていたので皆様にお見せしようと思います。
This photo was taken at Kenrokuen Garden, one of the three most famous gardens in Japan. It is said that Kenrokuen Garden has been shaped over many years by generations of Kaga feudal lords. The shape of the lanterns is also unique. Some people were taking commemorative photos, perhaps for a wedding or something.
これは日本三名園の一つ、兼六園で撮った写真です。兼六園は何代もの加賀藩主により、長い年月をかけて形づくられてきたそうです。灯籠の形も独特です。結婚式か何かでしょうか、記念写真を撮る人々もいました。
This is the Ishikawa Prefectural Government Memorial Shiiinoki Guest House. This guest house was renovated from the main building of the former Ishikawa Prefectural Office Building, and from the angle I took this picture, the design of the old building is still intact. And the other side of the building is shiny and new.
これは石川県政記念しいのき迎賓館です。この迎賓館は旧石川県庁舎本館をリニューアルしたもので、私が撮った角度からは古い建物の意匠をそのままに残しています。そして反対側はピッカピカという不思議な建物です。
This is the Ishikawa 4 High School Memorial Cultural Exchange Center, a facility where visitors can learn about the history of Ishikawa 4 High School, which was used as a former high school for about 60 years from 1893. The museum also houses the Ishikawa Museum of Modern Literature, which exhibits materials on literary figures associated with Ishikawa Prefecture.
これは石川四高記念文化交流館です。1893年から約60年間、旧制高等学校として使用された石川四高の歴史を知ることができる施設です。この交流館には石川県ゆかりの文学者の資料を展示する石川近代文学館も併設されています。
This is the Tatemachi shopping street where I used to frequent. The stores seem to have changed a lot.
昔よく遊びに行った竪町商店街です。随分とお店が変わったような気がします。
The Shin-Tatemachi shopping street extends further from the Tatemachi shopping street. This shopping street was interesting in its overall retro atmosphere, perhaps due to the large number of antique stores. However, due to COVID-19, there were not many people and the art gallery cafes were closed, which was a little disappointing.
竪町商店街からさらに伸びる新竪町商店街。こちらは骨董品店が多いせいか全体的にレトロな感じで面白かったです。しかしCOVID-19のせいで人は少ないは、画廊喫茶は閉まってるはでその点は少しがっかりでした。
And here is Kanazawa Station with its modern architecture. I didn't take any pictures this time, but I found again that Kanazawa is an interesting city with both old and new buildings, such as the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa.
そして現代的な建築の金沢駅です。今回は撮っていないけど金沢21世紀美術館とか、金沢は古い建物もあれば新しい建物もあってなかなか面白い街だなと改めて思いました。