March ends and April begins. The cherry blossoms are usually expected around this time. In Otsu and all around the southern part of Lake Biwa, they have just started to open. Full bloom in Kyoto and southern Shiga is predicted for Saturday the 4th of April. This week, and especially this weekend, is the best […]
Lovely Lakeside Life
Although it’s only the start of March, on a fine sunny day there is nothing better than a walk along the lake. Living in Shiga prefecture is such a joy, thanks in part to Lake Biwa, the biggest lake in Japan. The lakeside mall Pieri recently re-opened with a lot of new shops, including H&M, […]
Living and Sightseeing in Japan : Biwa Lake Resorts
Every once in a while you just have to get away and relax, and this year with all its ups and downs and continuous bad news here and there and all around the world, it is tempting to just remain complacent and wait for better times. At least we are not at war! But the […]