Discovering Japan [Nihon] through authentic craftsmanship [Honmono]-
Marusan Hashimoto, a manufacturer of strings for Japanese musical instruments
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Nobuyuki Furutani, a ceramic artist pursuing his own unique expression
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Serious Play, a gallery connecting encounters born in Shiga, “Toki no Kumo”.
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”Sennari Charcoal Barbecue” Store specializing in ”Kuroge Wagyu” serving ”Omi beef”
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”Miidera” Home to the Legends and Secret Buddha from Otsukyo Period
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”The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park” Cultural Preservation, Cultural Exchange
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”Naokata Ueda the 5th, Potter” Beautiful and Practical Works of Art
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”Taga Taisha” ”If Visiting Ise, Visit Taga too” – Old Folk Song
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”Biwako Ryokusuitei” Private Open Air Bath Overlooking Lake Biwa
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”Shimamoto Microbial Industry” The importance of soil building
Shiga
One sixth of the entire prefecture is taken up by Lake Biwa, with Fukui to the north, Gifu in the east, Mie in the southeast, and Kyoto to the west. The northern portion of the prefecture has a Sea of Japan climate typical of the Hokuriku region, while the southern portion has a combination of the Pacific Ocean climate and Seto Inland Sea climate.