Finnish School in Japan

Shiga University of Medical Science (滋賀医科大学, Shiga Ika Daigaku) is a national university in Ōtsu, Shiga, Japan, founded in 1974.

The Toto Japan Classic is an annual women's professional golf tournament in Japan, jointly sanctioned by the two richest women's professional tours: the U.S.-based LPGA Tour and the LPGA of Japan Tour. It was an unofficial money event on the LPGA Tour from 1973 to 1975. It has taken place every year since 1973 at various locations, and is typically held in early November. From 2006 through 2015, the event has been played at Kintetsu Kashikojima Country Club in Shima, Mie. In 2016 and 2017, the events have been held at Minori Course of Taiheiyo Club in Omitama, Ibaraki, then changed back to the North Course of Seta Golf Course in Ōtsu, Shiga prefecture for 2018 events. The tournament has had various names and sponsors throughout its history. Its current title sponsor is Toto Ltd. a Japanese bathroom products supplier. Annika Sörenstam won the tournament five consecutive times from 2001 to 2005. In 2007, Momoko Ueda of Japan scored a final round double eagle to win by two strokes over runners-up Maria Hjorth and Reilley Rankin.

Takebe Shrine (建部大社, Takebe Taisha) is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It is the ichinomiya of former Ōmi Province. The main kami enshrined are Ōkuninushi and Yamato Takeru. The shrine's main festival is held annually on April 15.

Ishiyama-dera (石山寺, "Stony Mountain Temple") is a Shingon temple in Ōtsu in Japan's Shiga Prefecture. This temple is the thirteenth of the Kansai Kannon Pilgrimage.

The Seta Hills Production Sites (瀬田丘陵生産遺跡群, Seta kyūryō seisan iseki-gun) is a group of archaeological sites containing ancient industrial facilities located in the cities of Kusatsu and Ōtsu in the Kansai region of Japan. These site were collectively designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1985.

Seta Station (瀬田駅, Seta-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).

Ishiyamadera Station (石山寺駅, Ishiyamadera-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway company Keihan Electric Railway.

Karahashimae Station (唐橋前駅, Karahashimae-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway company Keihan Electric Railway.

Minami-Kusatsu Station (南草津駅, Minami-Kusatsu-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West). It is sometimes popularly referred to simply as "Minakusa"

Shiga Prefectural Ishiyama High School (Japanese: 滋賀県立石山高等学校) is a senior high school located in Ōtsu, Shiga, Japan. It is called Ishi-Kou as a term of endearment by the locals. There are two courses at the school: Comprehensive Course ("普通科") and Musical Course ("音楽科"). This is the only high school in Shiga, which has the Musical Course. About 1000 students are enrolled, and more than the half of them are female. The school motto is "Independence and Autonomy" ("自主・自律"). Students are expected to discipline themselves. Therefore, there has not been any school rule about students' clothes and hairstyles even though most of Japanese schools set such rules. The school song was composed by Yasuhiko Murachi. It is famous for sending many students into university. The percentage of the students going on to university was 58.4% in 2004; and it was the fourth highest in Shiga.

Ishiyama Station (石山駅, Ishiyama-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West). It is also a freight deport for the Japan Freight Railway Company (JR Freight). The station is located adjacent to the Keihan Electric Railway Keihan-ishiyama Station with which it is connected by a concourse.

Awazu Station (粟津駅, Awazu-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway company Keihan Electric Railway.