Contact Admin. It briefly served as the capital of Japan from to AD during the Asuka period β As of October 1, , the city has an estimated population of , and a population density of persons per km 2.
The total area is The city was an important port on Lake Biwa, and a center of trade by water and land to other areas of Japan. The city was under direct administration of the Tokugawa shogunate , both for its strategic location and for its role as a center of travel and trade.
The Meiji Restoration of saw the establishment of a new central government in Tokyo and the abolition of the han system. Nicholas survived the assassination attempt, but the incident caused national outcry against Tsuda and was seen as a crisis in Japanese-Russian relations. The Lake Biwa Canal 8. The canal was designated a Historic Site in Lake Biwa, the largest freshwater lake in Japan, covers Lake Biwa provides water for the industrial areas of the Kansai Region, irrigation and drinking water in the Shiga area.
The lake has been a travel destination since ancient times, and continues to support the tourism industry of the prefecture. It is considered to be the oldest marathon in Japan. The city council is composed of 38 members, who serve a term of four years. The council elects a council president and council vice president, and operates under the laws on regional administration as outlined in the Constitution of Japan.
The city is home to two major libraries. The Shiga Prefectural Library , which houses approximately 1. The library opened in None of the castle structures remain. Enryaku-ji is a Tendai monastery is located on Mount Hiei and overlooks Kyoto. Login Signup. Signup Login Contact Admin. Britney 32 Otsu. Photo verified. Aselina 18 Japan. Alexander 29 Otsu. Verified profile. Gioconda 32 Otsu. Hi, I am naturally busty asian girl available in London to high class professional gentlemen.
