Dejima

 

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

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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

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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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