The island of Okinoshima is located in the Genkai sea between Japan and Korea,  As even landing on the island has been prohibited, the strict taboos have preserved archaeological ritual sites on the island almost …

Okinoshiam and Associated site in Munaka…の続きを読む

  Sara-udon is a local cuisine in Nagasaki and The literal meaning is udon (udon noodle) on a plate (sara).     It is a dish with stir-fried ingredients such as pork, seafood, and plenty of vegetables, placed o …

Sara-udon, 皿うどん…の続きを読む

  Todos os Santos Church, the first church in Nagasaki, was built in 1569. Federal lord Omura and the Jesuits made an agreement to make Nagasaki a port for trade with Nanban. (Portugal and Spain) in 1570. Nagasaki P …

Nagasaki was a small Rome…の続きを読む

  Is there any special meaning in the Torii Shinto Shrine gate? Torii is a gate-like structure placed at key point in the path leading to  the Shinto shrine. 　       It consists of two standing pillars, with two horizont …

Torii Shinto Shrine gate, 鳥居…の続きを読む