Okaki is a restaurant that handles every stage of the process, from production through to retail.

Kasho Rokube has been in operation for 80 years, creating and retailing their Japanese style confections with an emphasis on the design of their stores, interior decoration and the products themselves.

Omi beef is one of the three beefs of Japan, alongside Kobe beef and Matsuzaka beef, and is also said to be the country’s oldest brand beef.

A shopping area representative of Nagahama.

In Higashiomi you can experience housework, cooking, planting and harvesting.

Morishima Nagahama seeks to further spread the “traditions” of the restaurant Morishima, which can trace its roots back to the start of the cultural transformation during the Meiji period (1868-1912).

The aptly named “window café” has a large window that covers an entire wall.

A restaurant offering all-you-can eat matsutake mushrooms and Omi beef.

Chalet Mizugahama is located on a quiet highpoint that looks out over Lake Biwa.

Holds a variety of events depending on the season, allowing an exciting slice of Japanese culture to be experienced.