T.M. Revolution produces original Japanese sweets to preserve Japan’s biggest lake
If you’re a big fan of J-POP or anime songs, you might know Takanori Nishikawa 西川貴教, probably better known as T.M.Revolution. He is a popular…
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“A divine presence!” Magical photo of Japan’s floating torii gate takes breath away online
While some great photos of shrine torii gates in Japan are of those that seem to pop out of nowhere, it’s hard to argue that…
Traditional Japanese sweet shop reimagines a ‘Drop of Lake Biwa’ as beautiful ramune jelly
Souvenir sweets are big business in Japan and some them are particularly creative. With tasty examples like Mount Fuji Kit Kats or koi pond wagashi,…
The mysterious Lake Biwa and the creatures inside: Fishing in the largest lake of Japan
Biwa-ko (琵琶湖), known as Lake Biwa in English, is one of the largest lakes in Japan and is the only ancient lake of the archipelago…
Beyond Lake Biwa: Shiga Prefecture’s Touristic Popularity Is Growing by Word of Mouth
One area in Japan now enjoying a gradual rise in popularity as a tourist destination, and a place where vacationers say they want to visit…
Visit Ōmi Shrine And Dress Up Like a Heian Court Lady When You Stay At Hotel Near Beautiful Lake Biwa
For a brief time during the Heian Era, from 667 to 672, the capital of Japan was situated on the banks of beautiful Lake Biwa…
Scenery That Needs To Be Breathed In: How To Take In The Beauty Of Japan’s Lake Biwa
Located in Shiga Prefecture, Lake Biwa is Japan’s largest freshwater lake (258.8 square miles or 670.4 square kilometers), and with gorgeous views of the coast,…
Travel Across Rainbow-Hued Sceneries Of Japan’s Largest Freshwater Lake In 4K Resolution
Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture is Japan’s largest freshwater lake, boasting a size of almost 260 square miles and a maximum depth of 341 feet….