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Upcoming! Biwako Museum's 30th Anniversary Special Exhibition 'The Museum as a Time Machine: Lake Biwa Through the Eyes of Ichthyologists' Media Preview to Be Held

The Biwako Museum in Shiga Prefecture will host a special exhibition commemorating its 30th annivers… · 2026-07-13

Revolutionizing Hay Fever Countermeasures with Human-in-the-Loop AI Approach Combining AI and Experts — Successful Development of Practical 'AI Automatic Pollen Identification System'

A joint research project by Biwako Museum, AIST, and Fukuoka Hospital has successfully developed a p… · 2026-07-09

New Discovery Led by SNS Post: Parasitic Wasp on Praying Mantis Egg Sac Found for the First Time in Japan! ~A New Form of Discovery Connecting Citizen Observation and Expert Research~

■Overview - In this research, prompted by an observation photo posted on social media, we have reco… · 2026-07-02

To the Children of Shiga Prefecture! Let's Make Picture Diaries and Wall Newspapers!!

■ Overview * The Biwako Museum is calling for entries of picture diaries and wall newspapers relate… · 2026-07-03

34th Lake Biwa Museum Special Exhibition: 'The Museum as a Time Machine – Lake Biwa Through the Eyes of Ichthyologists'

Starting July 18, 2026, the Lake Biwa Museum will host a special exhibition titled 'The Museum as a … · 2026-06-16

Exhibition of Fossilized Giant Salamander Reported as New Genus and Species

Kyoto University research group has named a giant salamander fossil discovered in Oita Prefecture as… · 2026-06-12

Donation Ceremony to be Held for Lake Biwa Museum

YouTuber Mercy will donate a portion of his video revenue to the Lake Biwa Museum. A presentation ce… · 2026-05-19

Discovery of 7 Species of Anthribidae, First Record in Ishikawa Prefecture

A research team from Lake Biwa Museum, Shiga, and Ishikawa Insect Museum has newly discovered 7 spec… · 2026-04-01

Rare American Red-bordered Buprestid Discovered in Shiga After 69 Years!

In April 2025, an American red-bordered buprestid was found in Hikone, Shiga, marking the first disc… · 2026-05-18

Biwako Museum's Official YouTube 'Biwako no Chikara Channel' Surpasses 30,000 Subscribers!

The official YouTube channel of the Shiga Prefectural Lake Biwa Museum has seen a rapid increase in … · 2026-03-31

New Aquariums Boost Visitor Numbers! Monthly Visitors in May Exceed 60,000 for First Time in 20 Years

The Lake Biwa Museum recorded 61,819 visitors in May 2026, surpassing 60,000 for the first time in a… · 2026-06-03

Let's Think About 'Tsukemono'! Conducting a 'Shiga Pickle Survey'

Field reporters from the Lake Biwa Museum are conducting a 'Shiga Pickle Survey' as their first stud… · 2026-06-12

"Digital Lake Biwa Museum" and "Biwahaku GIS" Have Been Significantly Renewed

琵琶湖博物館大幅更新「數位琵琶湖博物館」與「琵琶博GIS」網站，開放大量珍貴電子資料與3D模型。 · 2026-05-15

Rare American Red-bordered Buprestid Discovered in Shiga After 69 Years!

In April 2025, an American red-bordered buprestid was found in Hikone, Shiga, marking the first disc… · 2026-05-18

[For High School Students] Biwako Museum to Host First 'Summer Diatom Camp'

Biwako Museum will host its first 'Summer Diatom Camp' for high school students from July 25-27, 202… · 2026-05-13

Discovery of 7 Species of Anthribidae, First Record in Ishikawa Prefecture

A research team from Lake Biwa Museum, Shiga, and Ishikawa Insect Museum has newly discovered 7 spec… · 2026-04-01

Discovery of 7 Species of Anthribidae, First Record in Ishikawa Prefecture

A research team from Lake Biwa Museum, Shiga, and Ishikawa Insect Museum has newly discovered 7 spec… · 2026-04-01

Biwako Museum's Official YouTube 'Biwako no Chikara Channel' Surpasses 30,000 Subscribers!

The official YouTube channel of the Shiga Prefectural Lake Biwa Museum has seen a rapid increase in … · 2026-03-31

Discovery of 7 Species of Anthribidae, First Record in Ishikawa Prefecture

A research team from Lake Biwa Museum, Shiga, and Ishikawa Insect Museum has newly discovered 7 spec… · 2026-04-01

【For High School Students】Biwako Museum to Host "Summer Diatom Camp" for the First Time

The Biwako Museum will host its first "Summer Diatom Camp" for high school students from July 25-27,… · 2026-05-13

"Digital Lake Biwa Museum" and "Biwahaku GIS" Have Been Significantly Renewed

The Lake Biwa Museum has significantly renewed its "Digital Lake Biwa Museum" and "Biwahaku GIS" web… · 2026-05-15