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Journey Around Lake Biwa Magazine - May 2018

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In this issue

What kind of traditional crafts around Lake Biwa exist now? This issue covers Otsu-e painting, the Umpei Brush, the Takashima folding fan, and the Obata doll. Most articles are in interview form. People who responded to this interview in this issue are four people who are engaged in traditional crafting around Lake Biwa. Finally, a series article of the walking path. Here we visited Tennenzugatei (Isome-shi Garden) in Otsu city and the owner showed us his house and garden.

Journey Around Lake Biwa Magazine Description:

Publisher: Zipangu-Bridge

Category: Lifestyle

Language: English

Frequency: Quarterly

Shiga Prefecture is home to Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. Lake Biwa comprises one sixth of the area of Shiga Prefecture. People in this area have cherished the lifestyle that makes use of the water source of Lake Biwa. Shiga Prefecture has a rich history with water. Japanese legend includes the story of the birth of Lake Biwa. Like Mt. Fuji, Lake Biwa is a famous Japanese symbol.

This photo magazine will introduce tourist destinations for an enriching journey around Lake Biwa. Indulge your interest in Shiga Prefecture and Japanese culture through the articles of this magazine. Thank you.