Chronology of Shiga Prefecture’s major news headlines for January–December 2025. To be posted on a continuing basis until the chronology for this year is completed. Compiled by Philbert Ono, updated:… Read more
Chronology of Shiga Prefecture’s major news headlines for January–December 2024.News and information sources include NHK Otsu TV news and local newspapers in Shiga. Updated: April 27, 2025 Jan. 1, 2024:… Read more
Chronology of Shiga Prefecture’s major news headlines for January–December 2023. (Updated in Dec. 2023 to include the second half of the year.) Originally posted on Twitter under Shiga Headlines until July 2023… Read more
Next to Kyoto, Enryakuji Temple (延暦寺) on Mt. Hiei (Hiei-zan 比叡山) in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture is now offering a rare look at its massive, 10-year renovation of its main temple… Read more
Chronology of Shiga Prefecture’s major news headlines for July–December 2022. Originally posted on Twitter under Shiga Headlines by Philbert Ono. Twitter posts are limited to 280 English characters including spaces and links… Read more
Chronology of Shiga Prefecture’s major news headlines for January–June 2022. Originally posted on Twitter under Shiga Headlines by Philbert Ono. Twitter posts are limited to 280 English characters including spaces and links… Read more
Chronology of Shiga Prefecture’s major news headlines for July–December 2021. Originally posted on Twitter under Shiga Headlines by Philbert Ono. Twitter posts are limited to 280 English characters including spaces and links… Read more
Chronology of Shiga Prefecture’s major news headlines for January–June 2021. Originally posted on Twitter under Shiga Headlines by Philbert Ono. Twitter posts are limited to 280 English characters including spaces and links… Read more