All posts tagged "Shiga"

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In Winter We Shiver

Enduring the Cold in a Traditional House I believe Japanese people are much more sensitive to...

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Shikouan Farmhouse stay in Mt. Koya’s foothills

A quiet hamlet amidst rice fields and vegetable gardens is the idyllic setting for Shikouan, a...

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Farm Experiences in Kansai

This autumn, some of the best outdoor experiences are to be had in Kansai’s rural countryside....

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Rainy Day Escapes in Shiga

While Shiga may not receive a lot of press, the prefecture nonetheless offers a great deal...

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A Perfect Long Weekend in Shiga

Make the most of a Shiga winter with a loop around Lake Biwa discovering snow fields,...

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Kansai’s Glistening Snowy Scenes

Five magnificent local snowscapes to pull your long johns on for this winter.

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Sake Sensei’s Brewery Adventures

In the second part of our exploration into the world of sake, we take a closer...

Adventures in Kansai

Sagicho Matsuri

Sagicho Matsuri is one of Japan’s three most dangerous festivals! Noisy, colourful, dangerous, drunken! What more...

Adventures in Kansai

Adventures in Kansai: Birdman Festival Japan

Adventures in Kansai this month reports on the Birdman Contest, held each year on the shores...

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Snow on Your Doorstep

Is ski-fever rising? Discover Shiga Prefecture’s lesser-known snowy gems this winter.