The city of Konan in Shiga Prefecture established the Konan International Association (湖南市国際協会) in June 2007. They are geared for Brazilians as well. http://konan-ia.org/ http://kia2007.org/ Read more
Known as the Konan Sanzan Temple Trio, Chojuji (長寿寺), Jorakuji (常楽寺), and Zensuiji temples in the city of Konan are Tendai Buddhist temples noted for buildings designated as National Treasures.… Read more
On October 1, 2004, the towns of Kosei-cho and Ishibe-cho merged to form the city of Konan (湖南市) in southeastern Shiga Prefecture. Read more