The Winter Messenger Arrives at Lake Biwa: The Arrival of the Whooper Swan Wintering Season
The whooper swans, known as 'winter messengers,' have begun their migratory season, wintering along the shores of Lake Biwa in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture.
Snow-Capped Hira Mountains, Spring Nearby: Early Blooming Rapeseed Flowers in Full Bloom by Lake Biwa
In Shiga Prefecture's Moriyama City, early-blooming rapeseed flowers, known as Kanzaki Hanana, are in full bloom at Nagisa Park, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenic contrast with the snow-capped Hira Mountains.