MAIBARA, Shiga Prefecture--Tiny white aquatic flowers are in full bloom in the clear waters of the Jizogawa river, which runs through a historic district here. Visitors enjoyed the picturesque ...

Kohoku no ohanashi features roasted duck from the former Kohoku town in northern Shiga Prefecture, Japanese smelt stewed in soy sauce and sugar, “wakegi” tree onion seasoned with vinegared ...

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In Shiga food comes in so many delicious tastes and flavors born out of a rich natural environment and the prefecture's long history. In addition to Omi Beef, one of Japan's top three Wagyu beef ...

Shopping malls in the district town have been buzzing with rush of shoppers who are gathering at different shopping outlets ...

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NAGAHAMA, Shiga -- Production of silk strings for traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen and koto is at its seasonal peak in this western Japan town. At the workshop of Marusan ...

In a nation as culturally rich as Japan, it can be hard to know how to spend your time there. Here are ten of our favorite ...