Shiga
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Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival
Approximately 10,000 fireworks bloom on lake surface in major Kansai water fireworks. Starmine and large Niagara must-see.
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Nagahama Hikiyama Festival
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage registered. Spring festival where children's kabuki performed on gorgeous hikiyama float stages.
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Inazuma Rock Festival
Outdoor music festival produced by Shiga hometown tourism ambassador Takanori Nishikawa. 100,000 visitors over two days.
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Japan International Birdman Rally
Summer tradition where human-powered aircraft compete for flight distance over Lake Biwa. TV broadcasts also popular.