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Biwa

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2011 | Copyright

Biwa , lake, c.40 mi (60 km) long and from 2 to 12 mi (3.2–19 km) wide, Shiga prefecture, S Honshu, Japan. The lake, shaped like the biwa, a musical instrument, is the largest in Japan and is a popular scenic resort. It abounds in fish, harbors a pearl culture industry, and is famous in Japanese legends. Canals from the lake to Kyoto provide water supply and a transportation route.

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Biwa-ko

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Biwa-ko Lake in w central Honshu, Japan, and namesake of the Japanese musical instrument whose shape it resembles. It is the largest lake in Japan and yields freshwater fish. Length: 64km (40mi); width 3–19km (2–12mi); depth 96m (315ft).

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Biwa

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Biwa (Biwa‐ko), Honshū/Japan A lake named after the biwa, a short‐necked lute, because their shapes are similar.

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