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Journey Around Lake Biwa Magazine - February 2019

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In this issue

Hikone city was originally a castle town during the Edo period. Facing Lake Biwa, this area is abundant in nature. There are still many cultural and historical heritage sites, including Hikone Castle. Various cultures have emerged in this castle town, including Japanese sweets, Koto Ware, Akadama Shinkyogan as a crude drug, and an Hikone Buddhist altar. In this issue, we will focus on Hikone city, and introduce Hikone's culture and history in the form of interview articles.

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.