Lake Biwa is the largest body of fresh water in Japan. There's a town, Harie in Shiga Prefecture, on its northwestern shore, with a constant sound of water. Canals run throughout the town ...

HIKONE, Shiga Prefecture--Omi Railway Corp., which is based here, started operating a sake-themed excursion train on Jan. 27 for passengers to try local favorites. The "Omi no Jizake Densha ...

A 78-year-old man died and his 74-year-old wife is in a critical condition after they were attacked at their high-rise apartment in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, on Wednesday. According to police, ...