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Nagasaki is a city located on the south-western coast of Kyushu Island, Japan. Nagasaki, which literally means long peninsula, is famous for being the second city to have an atomic bomb dropped on it, however much of Nagasaki's earlier history and influence can still be seen. Nagasaki was one of the few cities in Japan that was allowed to have trade with the outside world during the middle ages. In 1543 contact was made with European explorers and Nagasaki developed into a significant trading port for the Portuguese. Today you can see the influence of the Portuguese and some other European traders with the significant Christan churches and the European style house and garden at Glover Garden. Nagasaki has also had significant influence from the Chinese and this can be seen in the design of Kofukuji Temple.
The layout of Nagasaki city has been shaped by its location and geography. Nagasaki is built on both sides of a narrow bay, which features a narrow flood plain on each side and then hills and mountains beyond that. Nagasaki's early stages of settlement were only on the flood plain, but as the city grew it spread up the less steep hills. Today the main industrial, commercial and residential areas of Nagasaki consume the whole of the flood plain. The narrow bay which is the focus of Nagasaki, is the best natural harbour on the island of Kyushu and would have been the key reason for the section of the site as the early trading post for the Europeans.
Nagasaki Ground Zero Nagasaki Ground Zero is location directly below the explosion of the atomic bomb that devastated Nagasaki at 11:02am on 9 August 1945.
Nyoko-do Hermitage Nyoko-do Hermitage is the former residence of Dr Takashi Nagai, the famous radiologist from Nagasaki, who lobbied for better treatment for the many people that were affected by the radiation from the atomic blast. He died in 1951, aged 43, from his exposure to the atomic explosion.
Oura Church Oura Church is the only western-style building declared a national treasure, and is said to be the oldest church in Nagasaki. Oura Church is also known as the Church of the 26 Japanese Martyrs. - IMG_1785.JPG
Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum and Monument Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum and Monument, also known as the Twenty-six Martyrs of Japan, is the museum and monument to the twenty six Christians who were crucified in 1597 in Nagasaki for practicing Christianity in Japan when the religion had been banned.
Sanno Shrine Sanno Shrine in Nagasaki is famous for its one legged torii, which was created when the other leg was blown off during the nuclear blast. Sanno Shrine is only 900m from the atomic bombs hypocenter.
Nagasaki Nagasaki is the largest city and capital of the island of Kyushu. Nagasaki is famous for having an atomic bomb dropped on it, but it also has long and diverse history, much of which survived the bombing.
Nagasaki Station Nagasaki Station is the terminal station for the Nagasaki Main Line in Nagasaki from Hakata StationFukuoka. Nagasaki Station connects to the Nagasaki tram network.
NAGASAKI FOOD
Nagasaki's most famous dish is Chanpon which is a dish of noodles
with vegetable and seafood. Also "Saraudon" is popular food too. "Saraudon"
is as well as "Chanpon".Castella is a sponge cake that was originally
brought by the Portuguese.
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NAGASAKI SURROUNDING ATTRACTIONS
BEPPU Beppu is a city on the island of Kyushu which is famous for its traditional Japanese bath houses, onsen built around natural hot springs.
FUKUOKA Fukuoka, also known by its traditional name Hakata, is the largest city on the Japanese island of Kyushu.Fukuoka is famous for its food including its ramen.
KAGOSHIMA Kagoshima, located on the south western tip of Kyushu, is frequently referred to as the "Naples of Japan", as it features a semi tropical climate, a bay side location and is dominated by a massive volcano, Sakurajima.
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