Artists Adventure Through Northern Shiga
The Art From The Lakes program(previously on Be Wa) just wrapped up a busy week of Shiga exhibitions, workshops and events with three visiting Michigan artists: Linda Beeman,...
Culture
Traditional culture, or cultural tourist attractions incl. museums, temples, shrines, festivals, etc.
Hikone Genkyu-en Nighttime Nature Sounds
I'll keep this one short and let the photos below do the talking, but this month is an annual nighttime illumination of Hikone's Genkyu-en garden for visitors to...
Oga Showten: Art, Craft and Cuisine Freshly Born from Traditional Spaces
While I love Kyoto for its traditional aesthetics and endless places to stroll and inspect, there are times when I want to make the most of a weekend...
Tonda Puppetry Troupe
English 日本語 Tonda Puppet Troupe (冨田人形共遊団 Tonda ningyō kyōyūdan) is a locally famous Nagahama area group that has been doing traditional bunraku performances and puppetry workshops for almost...
Kotosanzan Temples Offer a Glimpse of Medieval Japan
English 日本語 Despite being known as the rainy season, June is often a great time to be outside in Shiga. The summer heat hasn't taken over yet, and...