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This annual Nagasaki event has achieved such fame that it draws hordes of visitors. It is held for 15 days every year during the old Chinese New Year. In modern terms, this translates to early February. Lanterns are lit, as you... more
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The original Urakami Cathedral was built in 1914, but destroyed when the atomic bomb detonated over the district. What remained of the cathedral is now on display in the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum. The blackened face on a stat... more
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The annual Kite Flying Competition of Nagasaki is held on the first Sunday of April. This international event sees kites of different shapes, sizes and colours flying high above the city, and visitors flock to Tohhakkei, Inasay... more
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This Western-style building was constructed in the early 19th century by British national Wilson Walker. It was moved from its original location to the current site, however, and is now used as a display gallery, with a meeting... more
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This bright, colorful, energetic festival is held every year from October 7th to October 9th in honor of the patron god of Nagasaki. The three-day festival, considered one of Nagasaki's "Big Three," is held at the city's most p... more
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This building was constructed in 1868, the first year of the Meiji Era, and was originally used as the Russian Consulate. It was later used as the American Consulate and a private residence. It is currently used as research cen... more
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This theater is conveniently located about a minute or two from either the Kanko-dori or Nishi-hamanomachi tram stops. The building is large and hard to miss. It features three big screens, with seating for 352, 135, and 94 peo... more
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This fairly small museum is a great place to take children for a few hours, not only because they may be entertained and educated, but also because it is interesting for adults. Most of the displays and explanations are in Japa... more
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Held on August 15 every year, the festival of Shoro Nagashi is celebrated with great pomp and show all over the city. People pay homage to deceased loved ones by parading boats (used in memorial services) through the streets b... more
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Nagasaki Travel Experiences
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monkey fun
With a midweek national holiday on the cards, not quite long enough to go anywhere very far away, and wanting to catch up with Kate who w... Continue reading »
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party like its 1994!
Returning home to Takeo was a mixed affair. We were caught somewhere between, wanting desperately to crash out for a sleep, being in dire... Continue reading »
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settling in
So I was sitting there in my new home alone, with no air conditioning, sweating more than a blind man in a prison shower and I'm wonderin... Continue reading »
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a year of good health
The first week back at 'work' equated to a week long wedding review. There were many photos to be shown, questions to answer, and e... Continue reading »
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cold Japan
Sorry team nothing major to report on since the trip to Tokyo. Have basically just been working (if you can call it that) and doing Chris... Continue reading »
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