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 City Sports Park Baseball Field
Moriyama City Sports Park Baseball Field is a baseball stadium located within the Moriyama City Sports Park. This stadium is where the BC League's Ocean Shiga Blacks play their hom …
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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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Kusatsu Green Stadium
Kusatsu Green Stadium is a baseball stadium located in Danjo Park in Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture. Occasionally the BC League's Ocean Shiga Blacks plays games there. Getting to t …
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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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