Collection: Products from Shiga Prefecture

Nestled around Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest freshwater lake, Shiga Prefecture offers a unique terroir ideal for cultivating exceptional produce. Its natural environment and ancient history deeply influence its cuisine, which blends local traditions with artisanal expertise.

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

Producers in Shiga also excel at making artisanal 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 paddies irrigated by the lake’s pure water.