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“Ueki no Sato” inherits 400 years of Nagasaki technology
Nagasaki Prefecture
“Ueki no Sato” has a history of about 400 years, dating back to the early Edo period.
It is said to be the oldest producer of garden trees in Kyushu, and is one of the Japanese gardens that represent Nagasaki.
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World-class Japanese Crafted Gin “Goto Tsubaki Distillery”
Nagasaki Prefecture
There is a small distillery on Fukue Island in the Goto Islands.
Craft gin with the theme of "landscape aroma" uses camellia fruit, which represents Goto.
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Winter fruits of Nagasaki Strawberries & Mandarin oranges
Nagasaki Prefecture
Mandarin oranges are indispensable in winter in Japan.
The cultivation of strawberries is also flourishing, with the "Yumenoka" brand.
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Seafood of Goto Kibinago and Spiny lobster fishing
Nagasaki Prefecture
The Goto Islands are rich in seafood.
Kibinago and spiny lobster are special products and are actively caught.
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Nagasaki Prefecture
Japan's proud ramen culture has also taken root in Nagasaki.
Champon is famous in Nagasaki, but ramen shops with a unique Nagasaki twist are also very popular.
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Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen and Nagasaki-kaido kamome Market have opened
Nagasaki Prefecture
The Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen KAMOME has opened in September 2022.
The "Nagasaki Kaido Kamome Market" in front of the ticket gates of JR Nagasaki Station offers a wide variety of souvenir stores and restaurants.
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Nagasaki Traditional Performing "Arts Nagasaki Kunchi 1"
Nagasaki Prefecture
In October 2023, Nagasaki's traditional autumn festival “Nagasaki Kunchi” was held.
The colorful and humorous dance was a feast for the eyes of the audience.
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Nagasaki Traditional Performing Arts “Nagasaki Kunchi 2”
Nagasaki Prefecture
In October 2023, Nagasaki's traditional autumn festival “Nagasaki Kunchi” was held.
The powerful performances overwhelmed the viewers.
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Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2023
Nagasaki Prefecture
Over 15,000 colorful lanterns and large art objects adorn the entire city.
In 2023, Nagasaki's winter tradition will be held for the first time in three years.
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Nagasaki Prefecture
The honey of Japanese honey bees is very rare.
One bee collects only one teaspoon of honey in its lifetime.
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Farm on the island Tomatoes and Melones
Nagasaki Prefecture
Nagasaki also has a thriving production of vegetables and fruits.
Takashima Farm on a remote island grows branded tomatoes and melons.
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Cutting edge island Ecological Goto
Nagasaki Prefecture
The remote island environment is suitable for demonstration experiments of ocean energy power generation, EV vehicles, self-driving vehicles, etc.
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Nagasaki Tall Ships Festival & Takengel
Nagasaki Prefecture
The Nagasaki Tall Ships Festival is one of the largest sail boat events in Japan with various types of sail boats including
large vessels which gather around the Nagasaki Port. +
Takengei is an acrobatics event featuring two guys wearing fox masks performing on a 10-meter high bamboo platform.
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Nagasaki Prefecture
Goto Islands is one of the biggest camellia producing areas in Japan. Primeval camellia forests can be seen in various parts of the islands. The camellia oil produced is not only used as cooking oil, but is also widely used for cosmetic products.
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Confucius Shrine (Koshi-byo) & Sofuku-ji
Nagasaki Prefecture
Confucius Shrine (Koshi-byo) is the only Chinese-style mausoleum in Japan. Henmen-Show, which is a traditional Chinese face-changing performance that is held during particular events, is very popular among both locals and tourists. Sofuku-ji is a famous temple in Nagasaki, with its gate and main hall being designated as national treasures.
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Nagasaki Prefecture
Sara-udon is a noodle dish native to Nagasaki, which has a topping of fried vegetables and a variety of seafood. Mahua (Yoriyori) is a Chinese fried dough confection. It is famous for its crispy texture, as well as its light and refreshing sweetness.
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Goto Nagasaki International Triathlon
Nagasaki Prefecture
People come from all over the world to participate in Goto Nagasaki International Triathlon that is held in Goto City every year. This triathlon is known for its mountainous courses that have spectacular scenery. Another good thing about this triathlon is the warm support from the locals.
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Nagasaki Prefecture
Hetomato is a traditional folk festival featuring prayers for the prosperity of people’s descendants. Chankoko is a traditional dance where people dance to the sound of percussion instruments and handbells.
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Nagasaki Prefecture
Goto Winery is the westernmost winery in Japan. With long hours of daylight and sea breeze, grapes from Goto Winery contain a lot of minerals resulting in delicious wine with a unique taste.
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Nagasaki Prefecture
Nagasaki Wagyu has won the first place in a national contest for the quality of the meat.
Kakuniman, which means pork bun in Japanese, is one of the specialties of Nagasaki.
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Nagasaki Prefecture
Nagasaki City Dinosaur Museum exhibits fossils that were discovered in Nagasaki City such as the first large Tyrannosaurid fossil in Japan.
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Nagasaki Prefecture
Onidake is a symbol of Goto. A prescribed burning operation is conducted every three years to help maintain a healthy green grassland. The Osezaki Lighthouse is constructed on a cliff surrounded by beautiful nature.
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Unzen hot springs & Obama hot springs
Nagasaki Prefecture
Unzen Onsen is famous for Unzen Jigoku, where hot white steam is coming out of the earth continuously. Visitors can enjoy a footbath at Hot Foot 105, a part of Obama Onsen.
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A city where Christianity took its root
Nagasaki Prefecture
There are a number of hidden Christian sites in Nagasaki, including ten villages, remains of a castle, and a cathedral, dating from the 17th to 19th centuries. They reflect the era of the prohibition of the Christian faith, during which 26 martyrs were executed, as well as the activities of Christian communities.
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Nagasaki Prefecture
Hashima, called Guankanjma because of its battleship silhouette, is an abandoned island in Nagasaki. It was known for its undersea coal mines, which were shut down in 1974.
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Nagasaki Prefecture
Mushigamaya, a steamed food restaurant in Unzen, is a perfect demonstration of the coexistence between human beings and the volcano. Fresh seafood and local vegetables are steamed using Obama hot spring where the highest temperature reaches 105 degrees Celsius.
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Nagasaki Prefecture
Starting from a hand-made tradition sweets named Yusempei to a local variation of Champon Noodle, food in Unzen is definitely a must when travelling here. Yusempei is a thin and crispy wafer that is made of eggs, flour, and most importantly water from Unzen hot spring. Obama Champon, different from the ones in Nagasaki city, is popular for its light texture and the richness of the chicken and pork stock.
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Nagasaki Prefecture
There are a variety of ways to enjoy the beautiful Human-nature relationship of Goto such as cycling around the city, riding mountain bike in the nature, stand up paddle boarding in the ocean and camping where it was used to be a primary school.
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Nagasaki Prefecture
Mount Unzen is covered with different colors in different seasons. In spring, the entire mountain is covered with pink Rhododendron. Around October, leaves turn red and the mountain is shining in the color of fall. As the season advances and temperature decreases, trees are coated with rime ice and create a winter wonderland.
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Nagasaki Prefecture
Goto is known for beautiful nature and well-known beaches. Visitors can either challenge different water activities, or simply sit down and enjoy a relaxed afternoon on the beach.
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Dozaki & Mizunoura Catholic Church
Nagasaki Prefecture
As an important historical location of Hidden Christians, Goto islands have many churches remained from 19th century. Both Dozaki Catholic Church and Mizunoura Catholic Church can be dated back to 1880s, and are keeping reminding us of the brutal and dark history behind.
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Restaurant in a renovated old Japanese house
Nagasaki Prefecture
Tsubaki-Chaya is a restaurant renovated from an old Japanese-style residence and surrounded with beautiful nature. Local vegetables, meat, and fresh seafood are grilled to a perfect extent and enjoyed simply with either salt or soy sauce to maximize the taste of ingredients themselves.
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Nagasaki Prefecture
Unzen Pottery is known for its simple but dignified design. What separate it from other pottery works is the use of volcano ash of Mt. Unzen and a special type of glaze.
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Nagasaki Prefecture
Kankoro-Mochi is a traditional sweet from Goto, and is made in shops, restaurants, and even by individual families. It is famous for its chewy texture and gentle sweetness, which comes from the sweet potato and sticky rice used to make it.
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Island Lumina & Inasa Top Square
Nagasaki Prefecture
Nagasaki is a city full of natural and man-made beauty. Night adventure by Island Lumina provides a perfect chance to experience both of them at the same time. Using illuminations and videos within the nature of Iojima Island, the adventure of a girl looking for magical stone is presented. Another place to enjoy the beauty of Nagasaki is Mt. Inasa, where the observatory deck located at the top of the mountain gives a perfect view of the city.
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Nagasaki Prefecture
Nagasaki City is a fantastic mixture of modern and traditional elements and one of the signs of this combination is the traditional tram named Minato. It is designed by Eiji Mitooka, who also designed many other famous trains within Japan such as the deluxe sleeping car excursion train Seven Stars in Kyushu.
