We visit Makino Pic-Land, and its road lined with metasequoia, during two different seasons.
Tag: Shiga
Tengu Very Much!
We visit Aga Shrine, where we make protection charms, get between a rock and a hard place, and win great views from climbing stairs!
Old Tokaido Road, Take Me Home! Pt. 2
Leaving the Seta River behind, we go to Kusatsu. The city is where the two great Edo-period highways, the Tokaido and Nakasendo, fused before continuing to Kyoto; Kusatsu-juku was the second-to-last stop on the road between the two capitals.
Old Tokaido Road, Take Me Home! Pt. 1
During the Edo period, two great highways linked the old capital, Kyoto, to the new one, Edo: the Tokaido and Nakasendo roads. They had to pass through Shiga to avoid mountains, following the south shore of Lake Biwa. You can still find remains of that time in Otsu and Kusatsu.
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:…
Nagahama-rama Pt. 2 長浜へ行こう、その二
Nagahama Harder!
Read all about the second part of Émilie’s adventure in Nagahama, this time featuring soba-making, Hobbits, a beautiful garden and kimono silk!
As Oito vistas Modernas de Ômi 3: Pôr do Sol em Seta 現代の近江八景3：勢多夕照
Nota da autora: Esta é a terceira parte de uma série de artigos a respeito das Oito Vistas de Ômi. (Leia a parte dois aqui) Esperamos que vocês gostem e nos acompanhem enquanto desconstruimos a paisagem moderna de Shiga e examinamos sua história e cultura vibrantes. Obrigada pela leitura! – Maddie 著者メモ: 近江八景にかかるシリーズの第三稿です。（第二稿はここです） 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。 –…
As Oito Vistas Modernas de Ômi 2: Neve ao Anoitecer em Hira 現代の近江八景2: 比良暮雪
Nota da autora: Esta é a segunda parte de uma série de artigos a respeito das Oito Vistas de Ômi. (Leia a parte 1 aqui) Esperamos que vocês gostem e nos acompanhem enquanto desconstruimos a paisagem moderna de Shiga e examinamos sua história e cultura vibrantes. Obrigada pela leitura! – Maddie 著者メモ: 近江八景にかかるシリーズの第二稿です。（第一稿はここです） 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。 –…
The Modern Eight Views of Omi 7: Autumn Moon at Ishiyama 現代の近江八景7：石山秋月
Author’s note: This is the seventh installment in a series about the Eight Views of Omi. (Read part six 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七稿です。（第六稿はここです） 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 The days were hot now…
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…
Modern Eight Views of Omi: Hira Video Special! 現代の近江八景：比良 ビデオスペシャル！（日本語字幕付き）
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Yo! Biwako 