Shiga Enriched through English
As 2015 comes to a close, take a moment to stop and reflect over your Shiga highlights for the year. Where did you go? What did you do?...
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Yukitsuri – A Feat Accomplished through the Help of Many
Fall is the season of the leaves changing color, but is also the season of preparation. During this time, gardeners across much of northern Japan partake in an old...
Art in Nagahama – Hub of Artisans Galore
Every year, during the first weekend of October, the Art In Nagahama art fair is held in Nagahama (長浜市). Within Shiga Prefecture, the city is located on the...
Fujii-gumi: A Media Studio Creating Hometown Heroes and “Yurukyara”
English Français Nowadays, in lieu of "mainstream" activities, those with passion for their work have given rise to the indie genre. Here in Shiga, the people at Fujii-gumi...
10 Wonderful Ways to Enjoy the Views of Mother Lake
When receiving puzzled faces telling people you live in Shiga, throwing in a ‘Lake Biwa’ reference usually sets things straight. Lake Biwa is synonymous with Shiga, and we...