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
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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Shiga Daihatsu Arena
Yasu City General Sports Center
Yasu City General Sports Center is a gymnasium in Yasu City, Shiga Prefecture. It sometimes hosts home games of the B League's Shiga Lakestars. Getting to the Stadium By Car The di …
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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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YMIT Arena
YMIT Arena is a gymnasium located in Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture. It is the arena where the B League's Shiga Lakestars sometimes play their games. Getting to the Stadium By Car …
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