Lake Biwa Canal
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lake-biwa-canal-274-18059648
title:
Lake Biwa Canal
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Lake Biwa Canal is a historic waterway in Japan connecting Lake Biwa to the nearby City of Kyoto. Constructed during the Meiji Period the canal was originally designed for the transportation of lake water for drinking, irrigation and industrial purposes, but also provided for the conveyance of waterborne freight and passenger traffic. From 1895 water from the canal supported Japan's first hydroelectric power facility, providing electricity for industry, street lighting and Kyoto's tram system. I
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Historic waterway in Kyoto, Japan
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Biwa_Canal
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2024-04-19T10:58:20Z
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