On Feb. 25, 2007, a Japanese speech contest for foreigners in Shiga was held at the Viva City Hall in Minami-Hikone. Thirteeen non-Japanese from eight countries gave 6-min. speeches in… Read more
To held on Feb. 25, 2007 at Hikone Viva City Hall, this is a Japanese speech contest by non-Japanese in Shiga. One of the contestants is Jamie Thompson, a JET… Read more
In January, I visited Okaya, Nagano and met with a few members of the int’l exchange association and introduced this English song. They were very interested because the song was… Read more
During my New Year’s vacation, I visited many places in Shiga. See the photos here: Lake Biwa Rowing Lesson Hikone Castle Parade JRA Ritto Racehorse Training Center Ritto Tumuli Gokasho… Read more
During New Year’s vacation, I visited Gokasho again. My second time. This time, I took many pictures with my digital camera. The pretty Hinamatsuri dolls were also displayed. I now… Read more
I finally visited the JRA Ritto Training Center on Sunday. It was very interesting. I highly recommend this free tour, especially if you like horses. JRA offers free tours on… Read more
I visited Ishida Mitsunari’s birthplace in Ishida, Nagahama. There are a few monuments and a shrine dedicated to him. I didn’t have time to visit nearby Kan’onji though, where he… Read more
Hisashi-buri I went to Kinomoto. They have a nice, spanking-new train station which opened at the same time as Nagahama’s station in Oct. 2006. I was impressed by Jizo-in temple.… Read more