To the people of Shiga Prefecture, Lake Biwa is known as the Mother Lake. The enormous lake—which spans 670.4 square kilometres—provides locals with a profusion of fish, but its fresh, clear water also sustains life around the lake. From Omi rice, grown in abundance around Lake Biwa, to the wide variety of vegetables cultivated in each district, Shiga’s lands are fecund and flourishing.
Land of Plenty
