26 Christians arrive at Tokitsu Port by the boat on the cold night of February 4, in 1597 and stayed one night on the boat. At dawn on February 5, they got off the ship with a cold b ody and landed at Togitsu Port. Then they began walking the 12km path to Nishizaka, the place of martyrdom. Passed through the mountain pass, and through Michinoo, Akasako, and Urakami, and arrived at Nishizaka at 10 o’clock. And as soon they arrived, they were all crucified on the cross.     Then, Paul Miki said from the Cross All of you who are here, please listen to me. I did not com from the Philippines, I am a Japanese by birth, and a brother of the Society of Jesus. I have committed no crime, and the only reason why I am put to death is that I have been teaching the doctrine of our Lord Jesus Christ. I am very happy to die for such cause, and see my death as great blessing from the Lord. At this critical time, when you can rest assured that I will not try to deceive you, I want to stress and make it unmistakably clear that man can find no way to salvation other than the Christian way. The Christian law commands that we forgive our enemies …

26 Saints Pilgrimage route from Tokitsu …の続きを読む

  Mount Sarakura is the best scenic spot in Kitakyushu-city. The height of the mountain is 622 meters from sea level. At the top you are presented with a magnificent and spectacular view of Kitakyushu. ​In 10 minutes, you can reach the summit  from the Cable Car Station using the Cable car and the Slope car.    We offer the most dynamic night view in the World. The dynamic city where one million people are living and working, is creating the beautiful Night view which you have never seen before. The night view from the mount Sarakura is chosen the three major Night View in Japan along with Nagasaki from Mount Inasa. The area of Night view is the largest in the World ; about 40km east to west and 10km south to north  And also the number of lighting to create the night view is the largest in the World.   

Mt. Sarakura, the most dynamic night vie…の続きを読む

  Soba and tempura are two of Japan’s most popular dishes, along with sushi.     Soba (right cuisine of the photo) is a noodle dish made from buckwheat flour made from buckwheat seeds. Tempura (left cuisine of the photo) is a dish of seafoods and vegetables coated with flour and fried in oil.

Soba and tempura, そば & 天ぷら…の続きを読む