Father Maximilian Kolbe was born in Poland in 1894 and was a priest of the Conventual Order of St. Francis. He had been active in promoting the veneration of the Immaculate Virgin Mary. He came to Japan in 1930 an …

Saint Kolbe Memorial Museum, at Hongouch…の続きを読む

  The shrine has long history, established 1900 years ago, worship the deity of agriculture, marriage, traffic safety and protection against misfortunes. Located just west of the town center, is nestled in a grove o …

Takachiho shrine…の続きを読む

  Peace Fountain reminds us of the tragic scene unfolded shortly after America dropped the Atomic Bomb on Nagasaki at 11:02 am on Aug. 09, 1945. With the completion of the Peace Fountain on Aug. 3, 1969, a monument …

Peace Fountain at Peace Park…の続きを読む

  The Cathedral is one of the significant Christian Pilgrimage site in Japan.  Established 1865, this church is officially known as “Oura Cathedral, the Church of 26 Martyrs.” It was built by the French …

Oura Cathedral…の続きを読む

  Atomic Bomb Museum opened in Nagasaki Peace Park in 1996 as part of the 50th anniversary project for the Nagasaki atomic bombing. The museum replaced Nagasaki International Cultural Hall, where a number of artifac …

Atomic Bomb Museum…の続きを読む

  Beppu is one of the most famous Onsen resort in Japan. Beppu Onsen resort is located on a slope from mount Tsurumi to facing Beppu Bay where onsen steam rising from any places. Boasting more than 2,800 hot spring  …

Beppu travel guide…の続きを読む

  Dejima was the fan-shaped artificial island in the bay of Nagasaki where was used as a trading port during Japan’s National isolation of Edo period. In 1636, the artificial island, Dejima was constructed to accomm …

Dejima…の続きを読む

    Disastrous War must not be repeated. The plutonium atomic bomb exploded about 500m over the central monument at 11:02 a.m. on August 9, 1945. The most part of Nagasaki was destroyed, and a tremendous number …

Ground Zero…の続きを読む

  Glover Garden is located on Minami-Yamate hill in Nagasaki-city, and nine traditional buildings can be seen at Glover Garden. Among these, the Glover Residence, Orto Residence, and Ringer Residence were built duri …

Glover Garden…の続きを読む

  Nagasaki is Japan’s first international city with a history of trading with many countries since Nagasaki port opened in 1571. The city has many tourist places with hidden Japanese historical significance. I …

Nagasaki travel guide…の続きを読む