Journey Around Lake Biwa, Issue 7 (May 2019), Treasure Chest of Japanese Culture : The Living Wooden Culture of Lake Biwa

Shiga Prefecture is home to Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. Lake Biwa comprises one sixth of the area of Shiga Prefecture. People in this area have cherished the lifestyle that makes use of the water source of Lake Biwa. Shiga Prefecture has a rich history with water. Japanese legend includes