Thomas Glover’s Legacy
When speaking about the history of Nagasaki, one name inevitably stands out: Thomas Blake Glover. During the turbulent years from the end of the Edo period…
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When speaking about the history of Nagasaki, one name inevitably stands out: Thomas Blake Glover. During the turbulent years from the end of the Edo period…
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Nagasaki is a city with a uniquely diverse industrial history in Japan.For centuries, it has served as a gateway between Japan and the rest of the…
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Have you ever walked around Nagasaki City? If you have, you probably noticed something immediately: a striking number of cars on the road are “Kei” cars…
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The “26 Martyrs of Japan” refers to a group of twenty-six Christians, both Japanese and foreign, who were executed in Nagasaki on February 5, 1597. They…
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The Origins of Tea in Japan (Nara – Heian Periods) Tea first arrived in Japan during the Nara period (8th century), brought back from China by…
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Nagasaki is famous for its beautiful harbor, historic sites, and delicious food. But the city is also home to passionate sports teams that attract both locals…
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The Tokugawa shogunate lasted for more than 260 years because it turned military victory into a durable system of government. Regional lords retained their own territories,…
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On August 9, 1945, at 11:02 a.m., the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki devastated the Urakami area and surrounding districts. The city was reduced to ruins,…
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During Japan’s Edo period (1603–1868), the country adopted a strict isolation policy known as Sakoku, meaning “closed country.” Under this policy, almost all contact and trade…
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