Nyokodo, Dr. Nagai Takashi
Dr. Nagai Takashi (3 February 1908 – 1 May 1951) was a Catholic
physician specializing in radiology, an author, and a survivor of the
atomic bombing of Nagasaki. His subsequent life of prayer and service
earned him the affectionate title “saint of Urakami”.
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Nyokodo, which is adjacent to the Takashi Nagai Memorial Hall, is
Dr. Takashi Nagai’s hospital room and study. This 2-tatami building was
built as a new home for the doctor, with the generosity of the people
of Urakami and fellow Catholics who were left penniless by the atomic
bombing.
The doctor named this building “Nyokodo,” meaning “Love your neighbor
as yourself,” and spent his later years here. Dr. Nagai fought the onslaught
of leukemia and worked hard to write even though he was bedridden.
From this room of just two tatami mats, the doctor continued to harass
the people of Urakami, writing novels such as “The Chains of the Rosary,
” “Leaving the Child,” “The River of Life,” and “The Bells of Nagasaki.
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Massage for World Peace from Dr. Nagai
The person who pray for peace must not hide even needles, for a person
who possesses is not qualified to pray peace.
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Nakamachi Church
Nakamachi Church is located near JR Nagasaki Station. In 1988, the
church was dedicated to the 16 Martyrs of Nagasaki (St. Thomas Nishi
and his 15 companions), who were martyred in Nagasaki between 1633
and 1637. To honor them, a monument was erected on the church grounds.
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Following the 26 Saints of Japan, these 16 martyrs were canonized
as saints in 1987.
Domingo Ibáñez de Erquicia, Dominican Priest (Spanish, 1633)
Antonio Gonzalez, Dominican Priest (Spanish, 1637)
Jordan Ansalone, Dominican Priest (Italian, 1634)
Luke of the Holy Spirit, Dominican Priest (Spanish, 1633)
Michael de Aozaraza, Dominican Priest (Spanish, 1637)
Guillaume Courtet, Dominican Priest (French, 1637)
Jacobo Kyushei Tomonaga, Dominican Priest (Japanese, 1633)
Thomas Rokuzayemon Nishi, Dominican Priest (Japanese, 1634)
Vincent Shiwozuka, Dominican Priest (Japanese, 1637)
Francis Shōyemon, Dominican Lay Brother (Japanese, 1633)
Matthew Kohioye, Dominican Novice (Japanese, 1633)
Lorenzo Ruiz, Layman (Filipino, 1637) — The first Filipino saint
Marina of Omura, Dominican Tertiary (Japanese, 1634)
Magdalene of Nagasaki, Dominican Tertiary (Japanese, 1634)
Michael Kurobioye, Layman (Japanese, 1633)
Lazarus of Kyoto, Layman (Japanese, 1637)
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Former Shitsu Aid Center
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Founded in 1883, the Former Shitsu Aid Center was a welfare and
vocational training facility for women. It was established with the
cooperation of members of the Society of St. Joseph, which was formed
and trained by Father de Rotz himself. In December 2003, these facilities
were designated as Nationally Important Cultural Properties, recognized
as valuable surviving structures of early Meiji-period childbirth and
social welfare.
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Shitsu Church
Built in 1882 by Father de Rotz, this low-ceilinged church features
a brick exterior, a wooden interior, and a stone entranceway.
The roof itself is built low to withstand damage from strong winds.
The church’s bell was brought directly from France by the father himself
and rings out beautifully every morning. This stunning location is also
famous as a filming site for the Japanese movie “Gege”.
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Kurosaki Church
The Church is located in Kurosaki district, where was place of the setting for Endo Shusaku’s
novel Silence. In 1897, the foundations were laid down according to Father de Rotz’s design.
Construction followed and in 1920 the church was completed.
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The followers built it brick by brick with their own hands. The modest design serves to bring out the
beauty of the bricks. Experience the depth when you come inside and see the rib vault ceiling.
The church’s stained glass also leaves a lasting impression.
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Sotome Pilgrimage sites
On an elevation commanding a view over the Sea of Goto, Father Marc
Marie de Rotz established the church at his own expense in 1882.
The building was extended and renovated over the years.
A statue of Mary that he ordered from France stands in the bell tower.
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Driven by his desire to save the people of Sotome from poverty, Father
de Rotz established the Former Shitsu Aid Center. Today, this center is
indispensable when discussing the history and culture of the region.
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As the setting for Shusaku Endo’s acclaimed novel “Silence,” Sotome is
blessed with a unique Christian history and culture. In particular, the area
where the Shusaku Endo Literary Museum stands is widely known as
the model for the Christian village depicted in “Silence,” one of Endo’s
most notable masterpieces.
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The church is located in the Kurosaki district, which served as the setting for
Shusaku Endo’s novel “Silence.” In 1897, the foundations were laid
according to Father de Rotz’s design. Construction followed, and the church
was completed in 1920. The parishioners built it brick by brick with their
own hands. The modest design serves to bring out the beauty of the bricks.
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Peace Park
The Peace Park was established in 1955 near ground zero, where an atomic bomb
was dropped at 11:02 a.m. on August 9, 1945. The Peace Memorial Ceremony is
held in front of the statue on August 9 every year, during which the Mayor of
Nagasaki delivers the “Nagasaki Peace Declaration” to the world.
The Peace Fountain reminds us of the tragic scene unfolded shortly after America
dropped the Atomic bomb in Nagasaki at 11:02 am on Aug. 09, 1945.
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Bell of Nagasaki
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The Peace Statue was completed in 1955, ten years after the atomic bombing.
The 9.7-meter-high statue sits on a 4-meter-tall pedestal and was created by
the renowned sculptor Kitamura Seibo, who was born in Minami-Shimabara,
Nagasaki Prefecture, in 1884. Its raised right hand points to the threat of nuclear
weapons, while the outstretched left hand symbolizes eternal peace.
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Monuments Donated from Around the World
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Glover Garden
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Saint Filippo de Jesus Church ( Japan 26 Saints Memorial Church )
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Ground Zero
Such a disastrous war must never be repeated. At 11:02 a.m. on August 9,
1945, a plutonium atomic bomb detonated approximately 500 meters above
the central monument. Most of Nagasaki was destroyed, and a tremendous
number of lives were lost; about 70,000 out of Nagasaki’s 240,000 residents
died instantly, and up to 60,000 others were injured.
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The radius of total destruction was approximately 1.6 kilometers, with subsequent
fires spreading across the northern part of the city and extending up to 3.2
kilometers south of the hypocenter.
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