Lake Biwa

Lake Biwa, or Biwa-ko (琵琶湖), is the largest fresh water lake in Japan, located in Shiga Prefecture, northeast of the former capital city of Kyoto. Because of its proximity to the ancient capital, references to Lake Biwa appears frequently in Japanese literature, particularly in poetry and in historical accounts of battles.

Related Topics:
Japan - Shiga Prefecture - Kyoto - Poetry

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