Komyo ga Tsuji

Is everyone watching “Komyo ga Tsuji,” NHK’s Taiga Drama? I’m watching and enjoying it, but sometimes I miss a few episodes. When I miss an episode, I read the synopsis… Read more

Yogo town for nuclear waste?

Uh-oh, looks like Shiga will have another big debate, probably bigger than the shinkansen station in Ritto. On Sept. 20, 2006, the mayor of Yogo-cho town again told the town… Read more

Young woman farmer in Kohoku-cho

I just found an interesting article in English about a 27-year-old woman who has taken over a large farm in Kohoku-cho. Her name is Tanaka Sayuri and her farm is… Read more