Chapter List

Chapter 1
Royal Dynasties of Japan and Lake Biwa

Chapter 2
Transformation of Yodo River

Chapter 3
Benefits Derived from Taikozutsumi Taiko Dike [Taiko is a term meaning “retired regent” but is often used to refer to Toyotomo Hideyoshi as he was pleased to use it as one of his official titles]

Chapter 4
Anguish of Engineers

Chapter 5
Biwako-Sosui (Lake Biwa Canal) and Oguraike Land Reclamation

Chapter 6
Agricultural Development in Kotou (East Side of Lake Biwa) and the Lake Biwa Integrated Development Plan

Chapter 7
Pump Irrigation and Lake Yogo

Final Chapter
Toward the Century of Water and Life