After the ban on Christianity lifted in 1873, Burnside who was the British Church Missionary  created a cram school at his home to teach the English Bible. In 1877, the school was moved to the Dejima English-Japan …

St. Andrew's Seminary at Dejima, opened …の続きを読む

  Built in 1882 by Father de Rotz, this low-ceiling church features a brick exterior, wood interior and stone entranceway.  The roof itself is low in order to limit damage done by strong winds. The church’s bell was …

Shitsu Church, in Sotome, constructed in…の続きを読む

  Hatsu-moude is one of Japanese custom that first visit of the year to Shrines or/and Temples. Literal meaning of Hatsu is first and moude is pray. Most Japanese people visit Shrines and/or Temples at the beginning …

Hatsu-moude, 初詣…の続きを読む