The sports teams in Shiga Prefecture include the following
Basketball
Shiga Lakestars (B-League)
Shiga Lakestars are a member of the B1 of the B-League (Japan Professional Basketball League).
Location: Ohtsu City, Shiga
Team Name Origin: Shiga Prefecture is home to Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. The name of the team means that we want to be like Lake Biwa and the stars twinkling in the wide night sky of Shiga, which is rich in nature.
Arena: Ukaruchan Arena
Year founded: 2008
Baseball
Ocean Shiga Blacks (BC League)
Volleyball
Toray Arrows (V-League Women)
Stadiums/Arenas
Kusatsu City General Gymnasium
Kusatsu City General Gymnasium is an arena where the Shiga Lakes Stars of the B League sometimes play games. The gymnasium is located in Kusatsu City, and Kusatsu Green Stadium is …
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Moriyama Citizens Gymnasium
Moriyama Citizens Gymnasium is a gymnasium in Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture. It is the arena where home games of the B League's Shiga Lakestars are held. Getting to the Stadium B …
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Ukaruchan Arena
Ukaruchan Arena is the home arena of the Shiga Lakestars of the B League. The arena is located near Lake Biwa, and access to it from Otsu Station is somewhat difficult on foot. It' …
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Ojiyama Athletic Stadium
Ojiyama Athletic Stadium is located within the Ojiyama Sports Park in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. Getting to the Stadium If you are going to watch the game by train from JR Kyoto …
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Ojiyama Baseball Stadium
Ojiyama Baseball Stadium is located within the Ojiyama Sports Park in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. The stadium hosts home games of the BC League's Ocean Shiga Blacks, and in the pa …
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