[Kansai] A souvenir list carefully selected by the JAL Hometown Support Team! For all travel lovers

Recommended by Shiga Prefecture

JAL Hometown Support Team Shiga Prefecture Representative Hanatani

Since my childhood, I used to visit my grandparents in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, during long holidays.
I am a supporter of Shiga, as I want to spread the word to many people about the charms of Shiga that are not limited to Lake Biwa, which is still not well known.

The Charm of Shiga Prefecture

Shiga Prefecture, home to Japan's largest lake, Lake Biwa, is surrounded by mountains rich in nature and offers beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons. While it has many historical cultural assets such as Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei and Hikone Castle, the prefecture's people also love new things, and it has the highest smartphone ownership rate in Japan (※)!
The Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival is sure to become an unforgettable summer memory, with the spectacular giant rings of fireworks reflected on the lake's surface.
* "Household Income and Expenditure Survey (two or more person households) Prefectural capital cities and government ordinance-designated city rankings (Otsu City)" (average from 2018 to 2020) Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

The local souvenirs chosen by the Shiga Prefecture Hometown Support Team are...
"Lake Country Fresh Cheesecake [Premium]"

A new type of cheesecake made with local sake and its sake lees from Shiga Prefecture.
The moment you put it in your mouth, the aroma of sake spreads softly, and the smooth, delicious taste is irresistible. With each passing day, the sake lees mature and develop a rich, umami flavor. We recommend trying different brands to compare their tastes.

Available for purchase at Kobo Shushu Main Store (Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture)

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It may be a landlocked prefecture, but it does have a port! Why not take a tour around Lake Biwa, our mother lake?

JAL Hometown Support Team [Shiga Prefecture] Izawa
*Masks were removed only during photo shoots.
Hello. I'm Izawa, a flight attendant and member of the JAL Hometown Support Team (Shiga Prefecture). This time, I'd like to introduce the Hamaotsu area of Otsu City, where Otsu Port is located and is the gateway to Lake Biwa tourism. This area has flourished as a transportation hub since ancient times.
Michigan Cruise (Lake Biwa Steamship)
If you want to enjoy Lake Biwa, try Michigan Cruise. Shiga Prefecture and Michigan, USA, became sister cities in 1968, and the ship was named "Michigan" in hopes of furthering international friendship. Everyone in Shiga Prefecture knows...

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One of the joys of traveling is choosing souvenirs. The items you bring back as mementos of your trip reflect the unique climate and culture of the place you visited. However, there are so many attractive souvenirs to choose from in each region that it can be hard to decide.

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Carefully selected by the JAL Hometown Support Team! A list of souvenirs from all 47 prefectures for all travel lovers

One of the joys of traveling is choosing souvenirs. The items you bring back as mementos of your trip reflect the unique climate and culture of the place you visited. However, there are so many attractive souvenirs to choose from in each region that it can be hard to decide.

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