Japan. Economy The economy of Higashiōmi is centered on agriculture and light manufacturing. There are several industrial parks in the city. Murata Manufacturing, Kyocera, Panasonic, Suntory and Toppan have large factories in the city. Education Higashiōmi has 22 public elementary schools and ten public middle schools operated by the city government. There are five public high schools operated by the Shiga Prefectural Department of Education. The prefecture also operates one special education school for the handicapped. The Biwako-Gakuin University, a private's university with associated junior college, is also located in Higashiōmi. Transportation Railway JR West – Biwako Line Ohmi Railway – Main Line - - - - - - - - Ohmi Railway – Yōkaichi Line - - - - Highway Meishin Expressway Local attractions Eigen-ji, noted Rinzai Zen temple Hyakusai-ji, noted Tendai temple, National Historic Site Yōkaichi Kite Festival Sister cities and cultural exchange cities Higashiōmi maintains the following sister city relationships. Changde, Hunan, China (since August 15, 1994) Jangam-myeon, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea (since November 2, 1992) Marquette, Michigan, USA (since August 13, 1979; renewed 2005) Rättvik, Dalarna County, Sweden (since November 1, 1994) Taber, Alberta, Canada (since March 27, 1981) Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea (since May 26, 2001) Noted people from Higashiōmi Masayoshi Takemura, politician Tadayoshi Ichida, politician Mitsunori Okamoto, politician References External links Tourist Association website Giant Kite Festival in HigashiomiNHK(video) Cities in Shiga Prefecture Higashiōmi