Shiga
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Travel SpotsCherry Blossoms Almost at Peak along Historic Waterway in Japan’s Shiga Prefecture
OMI-HACHIMAN, Shiga — Cherry blossoms along a historic waterway have almost reached full bloom in...
April 1, 2026
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Japan In FocusShiga: Giant Model of Junichi Okada from ‘Ikusagami’ Displayed at Temple in Otsu
OTSU — A giant model of the protagonist played by actor Junichi Okada in a period drama series ha...
March 28, 2026
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Japan In FocusShiga: World Karuta Championship Held at ‘Holy Ground’ Shrine with 12 Teams Participated
OTSU — The world karuta championship, using the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu poetry anthology, was held a...
December 6, 2025
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Travel SpotsAutumn Foliage Coloring Mountain on Gifu-Shiga Border
Autumn foliage was at its most colorful on Saturday around halfway up Mt. Ibuki on the border of ...
November 9, 2025
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Travel SpotsColorful Cosmos Flowers Bloom at Large Park in Shiga Prefecture
HINO, Shiga — Cosmos flowers delight visitors at Shiga Agricultural Park Blume Hill in Hino, Shig...
October 21, 2025
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General NewsWoman Found on Mountain in Shiga Pref., Later Confirmed Dead; No Identification Found
A woman was found lying face down in a rocky area of Mt. Ryozen in Shiga Prefecture at about 2 p....
September 27, 2025
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Travel SpotsFireworks Light Up Skies over Japan’s Lake Biwa; 340,000 People Enjoy Watching 10,000 Fireworks at Festival
OTSU — About 10,000 fireworks lit up the summer night sky during the Lake Biwa Great Fireworks Fe...
August 9, 2025
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General NewsHistory of Japan’s ‘Oldest Tea Garden’ in Shiga Pref. Preserved by Local Group; Tea Lovers Recreate Tea from Tang Dynasty
OTSU — In Shiga Prefecture, there are many tea-producing areas including Asamiya and Tsuchiyama i...
August 3, 2025
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Japan In FocusShiga: Kusatsu City Promotes with ‘No Onsen’ Buns; On Name Confusion with Kusatsu Onsen
KUSATSU, Shiga — The tourism and local products association of the city of Kusatsu, Shiga Prefect...
July 13, 2025
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Japan In FocusShiga: Children Experience Lake Biwa Study Voyage; Aiming at Learning about Environment, Ecosystem
TAKASHIMA, Shiga — This year’s “study voyage” program for elementary school students has started ...
May 10, 2025
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Japan In FocusShiga: Prayers for Air Safety Made at Temple with Fighter Plane Propeller; Temple Popular Among Pilots During War
MAIBARA, Shiga — The clear waters of the Soya River flows past Mt. Matsuoji, which rises in the n...
March 22, 2025
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Shiga: Temple Priest Finds Gritty Bamboo Shoot Growing Under, Lifting Heavy Wooden Beam
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Model of Ancient Yayoi Dog Attracting Visitors to Museum in Shiga Pref.; Social Media Posts Show Dog ‘Walking’ in and Out of Facility
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Shiga: Cafe to Open in Hall Designed by Architect William Merrell Vories Offers Taste of the Past
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Shiga: Carom Game Championship to Be Held Again
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Japanese Students Use Traditional Pickle to Create Novel Wagashi Confectionery