Education
Colleges and Universities, Aito Junior High School, Japan Center for Michigan Universities, Misono Elementary School, Sugino Junior High School
Government
Eigenji Town, Gokasho Town, Hikone City, Koura Town, Omihachiman City, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, Yokaichi City
Alpex Adventure Club
Offers recreational opportunities for groups or individuals including paintball, trekking, cycling, scuba, and mountaineering.
Biwako Museum of Natural History
Located in Kusatsu City. With introduction, guide to exhibits, and database of its collection.
Hello Kyoto and Shiga
Shows brief biographies of some visitors to Japan, as well as popular hang-outs for expatriots.
Hieizan Enryakuji
Mount Hie's official site in English and Japanese with virtual tours and information.
Kimono no Kitsuke
Offers dressing and photographic services in traditional Japanese kimono near Otsu Station.
Lake Biwa Museum
Exhibits cultural and natural history of the region, including the research on the historical relationship of man and lake habitats. Includes staff members, hours, admission fees, facilities, links, directions. [Japanese and English].
Miho Museum
Housed in a building designed by I. M. Pei, collects and exhibits Japanese and international art, including a large collection of lacquerware.
Shiga Prefecture
Brief profile on demographic and geographic data on Shiga, from Cleveland State University.
TownNet Shiga
TownNet directories of Shiga. General information, travel, regions, events, shopping, and business.