On May 27, 2007, I went to see the annual Yokaichi Odako Matsuri or Giant Kite Festival. Slightly past noon, they launched the first flight of the giant kite. What… Read more
Hino-cho holds the Hino Matsuri Festival every year on May 2 and 3. Ornate Hikiyama floats (there are 15 of them) are displayed and paraded along the main roads. If… Read more
I have a Lake Biwa Rowing Song photo exhibition at Yokaichi Public Library (2nd floor gallery) until May 20. I will be at the gallery on Sat. the 12th from… Read more
Hino-cho will hold the Hino Matsuri on May 3. It is a parade of beautiful Hikiyama floats. I went last year and was very impressed. I will miss it this… Read more
I think some of you might know who Imamori Mitsuhiko is (今森光彦). He is a well-known professional photographer from Shiga who has published many photo books about Shiga and insects.… Read more
Last weekend during March 17-18, 2007 (Year of the Boar), I saw the Sagicho Festival in Omi-Hachiman, Shiga. It was great! I was very impressed by the colorful Sagicho floats… Read more
The city of Okaya in Nagano-ken held a major int’l event on March 4: http://www.oiea.jp/jpn/aboutus/other/15thanniversary.htm I participated by having a small exhibition about Biwako Shuko no Uta. The twin sisters… Read more
I made an English page for Hino-cho. https://photoguide.jp/txt/Hino-cho%2C_Shiga It is not yet complete, but it’s a good start. I will add more info to it, especially directions to get to… Read more