Lake Biwa marks the start of 2007 tourist season

Lake Biwa marks the start of 2007 tourist season

OTSU, Japan - A pleasure boat sets sail on Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture in a ceremony marking the start of the 2007 tourist season on March 10.

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