Shiga History September–December 2019

Chronology of Shiga Prefecture’s major news headlines for September–December 2019 (according to the year, month, day). Originally posted on Twitter under Shiga Headlines by Philbert…

Shiga History May–August 2019

Chronology of Shiga Prefecture’s major news headlines for May–August 2019 (according to the year, month, day). Originally posted on Twitter under Shiga Headlines by Philbert…
Hidesato, centipede slayer

Monster Centipede on Mt. Mikami

Tawara-no-Tota Hidesato Slaying the Giant Centipede俵藤太秀郷ムカデ退治(俵藤太物語) Adapted in English by Philbert Ono based on an old folktale. Updated: July 21, 2023. *Audio version…

Biwa-ichi Cycling Around Lake Biwa and Shiga Prefecture

Comprehensive guide to cycling around Lake Biwa and Shiga Prefecture, Japan.By Philbert Ono, updated: April 27, 2023 Bicycling around Lake Biwa has become…

Shiga History January–April 2019

Chronology of Shiga Prefecture’s major news headlines for January–April 2019 (according to the year, month, day, and time posted at GMT). Originally posted…

Shiga Prefecture in 2018

A year in review of the top 2018 news headlines in Shiga Prefecture compiled from Shiga Headlines (Twitter). Major construction continues in front…

Shiga History September–December 2018

Chronology of Shiga Prefecture’s major news headlines for September–December 2018 (according to the year, month, day, and time posted at GMT). Originally posted…

Autumn festivals and foliage November 2018 in Shiga Prefecture

Recommended festivals (matsuri), events, exhibitions, and fall leaves in Shiga Prefecture in November–December 2018. (Most official Web sites are in Japanese only.) Compiled…
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