Contact Admin. It briefly served as the capital of Japan from to AD during the Asuka period — 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.
