Honke Tsuruki Soba

What comes to mind when you think of Shiga Prefecture’s specialty products? Probably funazushi or fermented crucian carp, but there is also eel, Omi beef, and…soba noodles or ramen’s healthier cousin as I like to think of it. If you plan on traveling to Japan, you should know that there are three food noodle staples:…

Modern Eight Views of Omi: Katata Video Special! 現代の近江八景：堅田 ビデオスペシャル！（日本語字幕付き）

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The Modern Eight Views of Omi 6: Wild Geese Returning Home at Katata 現代の近江八景6：堅田落雁

Author’s note: This is the sixth installment in a series about the Eight Views of Omi. (Read part five here) Please enjoy and follow along as we deconstruct the modern-day landscape of Shiga and examine its vibrant history and culture. Thank you for reading! – Maddie 著者メモ: 近江八景にかかるシリーズの第六稿です。（第五稿はここです） 現代の滋賀県の景色を解体したり、豊かな歴史と文化を調べたりしているので、楽しんで読み進めてください！ご読了ありがとうございます。 – マディ About a thirty minute walk…

Best Fireworks in Kansai 関西で一番の花火大会

Hey everyone! Emily here! Been awhile since my last post on here! 皆さんこんにちは！エミリーです！久しぶりの投稿ですね. I’m happy to finally introduce one of Kansai’s most well-known fireworks festivals on this blog! Also long overdue is the introduction of the Hikone City CIR Natalia who makes a special appearance in this article. Please welcome her with an applause of…