ASLO in Otsu

Went went to the ASLO (Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography) meeting in Otsu, Shiga, Japan.  At the opening reception for the meeting, the entertainment included a Taiko Drums performance. It was really impressive (make sure your sound is on to watch the video).  There have been a lot of interesting talks and posters and we've met some great people.

The meeting is in Otsu, on the shore of Lake Biwa, the largest and oldest freshwater lake in Japan.  Biwako Hall is the funny shaped building in the photo below. Twice a week there is a water fountain that lights up on the lake.

 While wandering around Otsu, we found a Walmart in Japan!  We were very surprised.

 

We've also done a bit a sightseeing in East Kyoto. We went to shrines, temples, the zoo, and rode up to the top of Biwako Valley in a cable car.  At the zoo, this sign warned of the urinating tapirs. 

 To be continued...