Town Guide

琵琶湖は400万年の歴史を持つ，世界でも有数の古い湖です。長い年月は世界中で琵琶湖しかいない生物（固有種）を生み出し，ユニークな生態系を発達させました。人間が琵琶湖のまわりにすみついたのは約2万年前とされています。それからずっと，人間は琵琶湖の自然と共存し、その恵みを受けながら今日まで独自の地域文化を発展させてきました。しかし，人と自然の関係は最近の100年で大きく変貌しました。琵琶湖を含む環境は...

In the Analects of Confucius, it is said that "one inquires into the old and learns the new," and history is also likened to a compass for the future. The Kochi Prefectural Museum of History and Folkl...

From exquisite and highly artistic works to unique pieces brimming with individuality, visitors will be able to fully appreciate the charm and potential of lampwork. In the demonstration ・ workshop, ...

The museum is built on the hillside of Sekihara, Nagaoka City, the hometown of "Kaen Earthenware," and covers a vast area of 10,000 m2. The museum introduces the history and culture of Niigata Prefect...