In 1858, Tokugawa shogunate concluded treaties of amity and commerce with United States, the Netherlands, Russia, Great Britain, France, and Japan, and allowed religious freedom in the foreign residence area in Nagasaki ; Dejima, Higashi-yamate district and Minami-yamate district. The Protestant Church began first missionary work, and the Catholic Church began missionary work again.

Religious freedom allowed in Nagasaki in…の続きを読む

  Karato Fish Market, is a fish market in Shimonoseki establish in 1933, and the blowfish trading volume is Japan’s highest. This market is not only the wholesale market of fresh fishes taken in the sea around Shimonoseki but also the retail market for general consumers of fishes, marine products and sushi. Plenty of tourists including oversea people visit and enjoy shopping. The Special event is “Iki iki Bakngai” which is the food stall event held every weekend Friday to Sunday and on public holidays. There are so many kinds of seafood stalls that you’ll be spoiled for choice with Sushi, hearty seafood bowls and seafood soup.   We recommend having lunch of purchased sushi overlooking the Kanmon Straits in front of you.

Karato Fish Market established in 1933…の続きを読む