Omihachiman City in Shiga Prefecture is home to many historical buildings, including historic sites and storehouses built by the famous historical figure Oda Nobunaga. This contributes to the region's beautiful and quaint scenery. Its main industries are tourism and agriculture, with local specialties including Yawata konjac and Suigo vegetables. Okishima is the largest island in Lake Biwa. Living on a lake is rare even on a global scale, and it is currently attracting a lot of attention. Nishinoko, connected to Lake Biwa, is bustling with anglers, and visitors can tour the lake by boat. As such, this region continues to develop primarily around Lake Biwa as a tourist destination.