Collection: Products of Shiga Prefecture

Nestled around Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake, Shiga prefecture offers a unique terroir, conducive to the cultivation of exceptional products. Its natural environment and ancient history have had a profound influence on its gastronomy, which combines local traditions and craftsmanship.

Shiga is particularly famous for its biwako chaho, a variety of green tea grown around Lake Biwa, which offers a mild, delicate flavour. The region is also renowned for its freshwater fish, notably ayu (sweet fish), caught in the rivers that feed the lake, and often served grilled, a local specialty.

Shiga's producers also excel in making artisan miso and shoyu, which bring a unique richness and depth of flavor to Japanese dishes. Shiga rice is also renowned for its exceptional quality, grown in rice fields irrigated by the lake's pure water.