Culture Moomin Comic Strips Exhibition: Shiga Kim The Moomins are characters in a cartoon series developed by Finnish illustrator Tove Jansson, and they've become quite popula...
Culture Butsudan Handicraft Workshop Class Avery Choi INOUE Butsudan is a quiet, peaceful space in Hikone that offers a comprehensive workshop tour, for everyone to experience the...
Culture Miraculous Clay Kim A special event at the Shiga Prefectural Ceramic Forest looks into the soil of Shigaraki, often dubbed as "miraculous clay". ...
13 Culture Culture Day Parade in Hikone Jemma King My first impression of Hikone was quiet and tranquil town with narrow windy streets and tiny cars. Then I stumbled across the...
Culture Enryaku-ji Ian VanDuzer It may not attract the huge crowds of other Kyoto temples, but Enryaku-ji is one temple complex you don't want to miss.
Culture The Hachiman-Bori Alicia Scarfe Explore the historic merchant village of Omihachiman via a river cruise on the Hachiman-Bori.
Culture Hachiman-bori Canal Boat Ride Nadiah Endarwy A traditional boat ride at Omihachiman Canal is perfect place to release your inner Hime and Oji-Sama (young prince and princ...
Culture Living Japanese History in Hikone Kenny King Hin Choi A city full of history and traditions, Hikone's well-preserved castle and festivals are attractive to tourists who like to di...
Culture Shiga Omi Textile Factory Kenny King Hin Choi The Shiga Omi textil facrtory is the only factory in the Shiga region practicing authentic ways of textile production.