Dejima was a fan-shaped artificial island in Nagasaki Bay that was used as a trading port during Japan’s period of national isolation in the Edo period. In 1636, Dejima was constructed to confine the Portuguese living in Nagasaki and to prevent the spread of Christianity. In 1639, trade with Portugal was banned, leaving Dejima temporarily uninhabited. In 1641, the Dutch trading post in Hirado was moved to Dejima, marking the beginning of trade with the Dutch as Japan’s sole gateway to Europe. Until 1853, numerous European technologies and cultures were introduced here through the Dutch.   Entrance of Dejima Fan-shaped artificial island, was built in 1636 Dejima used from 1641 until 1853   A project to restore Dejima is underway.  In 2000, five buildings including the Deputy Factor’s Quarters were completed and  opened to the public.    Dejima International Club   Building of residence, cooking room, warehouse  The old Dejima seminary, a Christian theological school   In the spring of 2006, the restoration was finalized for several key structures, including the Chief Factor’s Residence, the Japanese Officials’ Office, the Head Clerk’s Quarters, No. 3 Warehouse, and the Sea Gate.          

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  Ohori-koen Park is close to center of Fukuoka City.  The park is complemented by a Japanese style garden and the Fukuoka City Art Museum.     Rich in greenery and encircling a lake two kilometers in circumference, the park is an oasis for city residents, who enjoy jogging, boating, bird watching and other activities here.      

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                      Spectacle art collection of exposed Rocks created by raging wave. Hyuga is a bay city, facing the Hyuga nada Sea. The whole area along Cape Hyuga- misaki with its many exposed rocks is designated as the Nippo-Kaigan Quasi-National Park.  Umagase at the top of Cape Hyuga-misaki is a precipitous cliff of pillar-like rock, towering as high as 70m.     Cruz Sea Your dream come true here. The Cruz Sea is an area of ocean that appears to have a cross in it when viewed from an observatory.  This cape is known as a ria coast; the “cross shape” was created by the narrow terrain here being eroded by rivers, resulting in a cross-shaped sea route.   Umagase Exciting scenery created by raging wave of Hyuga Sea. The coastline here is a ria coastline, marked by intricate waterways sandwiched between cliffs. The cliffs here are 70m high and the waves’ splashing against them is an enchanting sight.   Mimitsu Let’s meet the old days of Japan.  The area in the city is designated a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Historic  buildings, and there remain much of the atmosphere of the 19th  century, including buildings of old times, earthen walls, and stone pavements.   Hyuga Sun Park Recreation facilities facing to Hyuga Sea. It is located along national road 10 in the southern part of Hyuga.  It is a complex leisure facility  with hot spring facilities and road stations Hyuga, restaurants and …

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