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Spring Illuminations Begin in Otsu, Shiga, Featuring Cherry Blossom Trees Along the Lake Biwa Canal, a "New National Treasure," and the Fantastical "Moon-Viewing Stage" | J-Town Net

A special cherry blossom season has arrived in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. This is the first spring since the various facilities of the Lake Biwa Canal, which transports water from Lake Biwa to Kyoto, were newly designated as National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties in August 2025. Cherry blossom season arrives at the Lake Biwa Canal (image from photoAC) National Treasure… Continue reading on "J-Town Net"
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A special cherry blossom season has arrived in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. This is the first spring since the various facilities of the Lake Biwa Canal, which transports water from Lake Biwa to Kyoto, were newly designated as National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties in August 2025. Cherry blossom season arrives at the Lake Biwa Canal (image from photoAC) National Treasure… Continue reading on "J-Town Net"

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Jタウンネット broke the news on Friday, March 27, 2026.
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