琵琶湖
alternative words: Lake Biwako, Lake Biwa-ko, Biwako, Biwa-ko
keywords:
lake
related topics:
Shiga Prefecture
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Otsu city
related web sites:
http://www.lbm.go.jp
explanation: Lake located at the center of Shiga Prefecture. It is the biggest lake in Japan with 672 km2 of surface and 103 m of depth. Being one of the oldest lakes of the world, there exist several species proper to this lake. Its waters are used for the industries of Tsu and Hikone Cities as well as agriculture of Eastern Lake region.
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