Culture Mii-dera Cherry Blossom Awa Odori 2026 Kim Bergström Shiga's Mii-dera Temple is set to host a lively new event this spring—the Mii-dera Cherry Blossom Awa Odori— bringing the vib...
Culture Biwako Biennale 2026 Kim Bergström This autumn, the lakeside city of Omihachiman in Shiga Prefecture will once again transform into a living canvas as the BIWAK...
Culture A Luxurious Shiga Escape With Superb Views and Cultural Charm Joanna Ligon If you’re planning a getaway with a touch of luxury, Shiga Prefecture is a great place to start. The region is an easy place ...
Culture Hiking Around Azuchi Castle Ruins rachel teo The relentless heat of the Japanese summer has finally waned, and it's the best time of the year to go on a hike! Join me in ...
Culture Corn Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Corn is a vital crop with immense importance as a food, feed, and fuel source. The Yatsugatake corn variant grows well in Jap...
Activities Japan International Birdman Rally 2026 Kim Bergström If you've ever wished that you could defy gravity, birdman events might be up your alley. The Japan International Birdman Ral...
Activities Water Lily Exhibition 2026 Kim Bergström Shiga's Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden is home to over 150 types of water lilies, and they typically begin to bloom in ear...
Food Experience Nagahama’s Nature Focused Culture Veronica Carnevale The Oku Biwako region is one of Japan's largest freshwater lakes. Visitors can experience the region's customs firsthand by p...
Activities Sakura Season at Hokoen and Nagahama Castle Kim Bergström Sakura Season at Hokoen Park and Nagahama Castle is a delight, with around 600 Somei Yoshino cherry trees dotting the grounds...
Activities Sakura Season at Kaizu Osaki Kim Bergström During early April each year, approximately 800 Yoshino cherry trees bloom in the Kaizu Osaki area for around 4 kilometers. T...
