Shiga Collection

Torii of Shirahige Shrine with birds on a cloudy day, Japan, Takashima, Shiga

Torii of Shirahige Shrine with birds on a cloudy day, Japan, Takashima, Shiga.

Japanese Torii Gate, Lake Biwa, Takashima, Shiga prefecture, Japan

Torii Gate, Lake Biwa, Takashima, Shiga, Japan

Hikone Castle in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Japan

Tori gate on Lake Biwa, Shiga prefecture, Japan

A joung snow monkey resting in the snow during a snowfall in Jigokudani forest, Japan

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Japan, Jigokudani Monkey Park. Two snow monkeys drink from a hot spring. Date: 07/02/2004

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Japan, Jigokudani Monkey Park. A snow monkey eats a grassy snack while sitting in a hot spring. Date: 07/02/2004

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Japan, Jigokudani Monkey Park. A snow monkey grooms another while sitting in a hot spring. Date: 07/02/2004

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Japan, Jigokudani Monkey Park. A snow monkey eats a grassy snack while sitting in a hot spring. Date: 07/02/2004

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Japan, Jigokudani Monkey Park. Detail of a baby snow monkey clinging to its mother. Date: 07/02/2004

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Japan, Jigokudani Monkey Park. A baby snow monkey peeks out through its mother's fur. Date: 07/02/2004

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Japan, Jigokudani Monkey Park. A snow monkey looks pensively at the camera. Date: 07/02/2004

Over Lake Biwa and Seta Bridge, near Kyoto, Shiga Prefecture
Looking out over Lake Biwa and the Seta Bridge, near Kyoto, Shiga Prefecture. Vintage 19th century photograph

Lake Biwa fireworks
Tatsuki Ito

Fern Reflection
Takeshi Mitamura

The Ha-Kei-Tei Inn and Garden at Hikone, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
The Ha-Kei-Tei Inn and Garden at Hikone, 1910. Genkyuen Garden Japanese landscape garden with a central pond and a circular walking trail. built in the grounds of Hikone Castle in 1677

An Old Feudal Castle from the Moat, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
An Old Feudal Castle from the Moat, 1910. Hikone Castle - one of the oldest original-construction castles in Japan. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S

Hikone, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
Hikone, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

A geisha sleeping in a tea house, Hikone, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
A geisha sleeping in a tea house, Hikone, Japan, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail. From a series called Notes of Travel

Black And White Image Of A Floating Shrine On A Lake; Takashiyama, Shiga, Japan

Lake Biwa, Kyoto, Japan - the largest freshwater lake in Japan, located in Shiga Prefecture (west-central Honshu) Date: circa 1910s

Ukimido or floating temple, Katata, Japan
Ukimido Floating Temple, part of the Mangetsuji temple, a zen temple located in Katata Ward of Shiga Prefecture (Kansai Region) in Japan Date: circa 1910

Bronze Statue of Ii Naosuke - Hikone Castle grounds, Japan
Hikone Castle grounds, Shiga Prefecture, Japan - Bronze Statue of Ii Naosuke (1815-1860) - daimyo of Hikone (18501860) and also Tairo of Tokugawa Shogunate

Hikone, Japan - Teahouse at Genkyu-en Garden
Teahouse at Genkyu-en (Genkyuen) Garden, situated at the foot of the castle at Hikone, a city at the eastern edge of Lake Biwa in Shiga prefecture, central Japan

Japan -... of Otsu
Black and white lantern slide overview scene of town and lake. Part of Box 157, Japan Boswell Collection. Slide number 1 Located on the southwestern shore of Lake Biwa-ko

Mii-dera, formally called Onjo-ji, Buddhist temple, Japan
Mii-dera, formally called Onjo-ji, a Buddhist temple located at the foot of Mount Hiei, in the city of Otsu, in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Date: circa 1910s

EHEC E. coli bacteria, artwork C013 / 4621
EHEC E. coli bacteria. Computer artwork of a enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) bacteria in the human gut. E. coli bacteria are a normal part of the intestinal flora in humans

E. coli bacterium, artwork
Computer artwork of the inner structure of a e. coli bacterium. Shown are the pili and capsule (yellow), the membrane (green). the ribosome (light blue) and the DNA (blue). E

E. coli EHEC bacteria, computer artwork
Computer artwork of a enterohaemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC), a dangerous form of the normally harmless E. coli bacteria which live in the human intestine

Shiga toxin from E. coli
Computer artwork ribbon diagram of Shiga toxin type 2 (Stx2) from Escherichia coli O157. Shiga toxin is produced by enterohaemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC), a dangerous form of the normally harmless E

Flooded rice paddy terraces in early spring in mountain village of Hata, Takashima, Shiga, Japan, Asia

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Shiga, a captivating blend of culture and nature. This enchanting destination in Japan's Shiga prefecture offers an array of wonders that will leave you spellbound. One aspect that may come to mind when hearing "Shiga" is the infamous Shiga toxin produced by E. Coli bacteria. While this association might be unsettling, fear not, as there is so much more to discover in this region. Imagine strolling through the picturesque landscapes surrounding Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake. As you wander along its shores, your eyes are drawn to the majestic Japanese Torii Gate standing proudly against the backdrop of crystal-clear waters. Its vibrant red hue contrasts beautifully with the serene surroundings. Takashima, a town nestled on Lake Biwa's shores, beckons visitors with its tranquil charm. Here lies another Torii Gate that seems almost ethereal as it reflects upon the calm surface of the lake. The gate serves as a gateway to serenity and invites contemplation amidst nature's splendor. Venturing further into Shiga prefecture leads you to Jigokudani forest where unexpected encounters await. Picture a young snow monkey gracefully perched on a branch covered in delicate snowflakes during a magical winter snowfall. These adorable creatures find solace in this snowy wonderland and offer glimpses into their peaceful existence. Beyond these natural marvels lie hidden treasures waiting to be explored - DDE-90025077, DDE-90025075, DDE-90025076. . These mysterious codes hint at untold stories yet to be unraveled within Shiga's rich history and cultural heritage. So whether you seek tranquility by gazing at torii gates or yearn for adventure delving into ancient secrets encoded within numbers like DDE-90025074 or DDE-90025071.