Lake Biwa is Japan’s biggest lake- about 185km around, it is also one of the oldest lakes in the world (estimated to be at least 4 million years old). Located near the old capital of Kyoto, Lake Biwa is featured in many notable stories and in classic literature and as such is a popular destination […]
It’s Cherry Blossom Viewing Time! 花見の時です！
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, […]
