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For educating the masses on the horror of war and why mankind should be abstaining from it,
the museum is a stark reminder to the potential of what can happen.
For that reason alone, it is enough to see it, to reflect and to understand why we should all be against
the proliferation of nuclear weapons and the danger that they are for all of man as well as other species on Earth.
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The last photo represents the number of atomic bombs or worse (hydrogen bombs) which have been used (tested) worldwide.
The United States has exploded more bombs on its home soil than any other country in the world and surprisingly has let the United Kingdom blow up a number of them their, too.
Large amounts of radiation had fallen over the populated areas of Utah and other states east of where the fallout had fallen from the 1950's to the late 1980's.
"Coincidentally", there's been a growing number of cancer cases despite medical improvements.
Is there a connection?
Written Oct 22, 2011
The first image shows the contrast between how low has rebounded and how utterly obliterated it was at 11:02 AM on August 9, 1945 by the dropping of an atomic bomb on Nagasaki (to force an end to WWII). The black stone monolith marks where the bomb exploded 500 meters above it.
The resulting explosion vaporized life, crushed, burned and incinerated everything in sight.
1/3rd of Nagasaki was destroyed and an estimated 150,000 were killed or injured. With many more to die later from the lingering effects of radiation.
It is and likely will remain a place of sorrow and reflection.
Written Oct 22, 2011
This is the site of where 26 Martyrs were crucified (6 European Franciscan missionaries, 3 Japanese Jesuits and 17 Japanese laymen (including 3 boys)). They were crucified (on the hill right next to this monument) and then run through with spears.
The Church of the Holy Japanese Martyrs is one of the wierdest looking Catholic Churches I've ever seen (from the outside). The inside is not so strange.
-Hours: 9 AM -5 PM
-Closed December 31-January 2.
-Entrance Fee: Adults: ¥250, Aged 12-17: ¥150, Aged 6-11: ¥100
Written Oct 21, 2011
Address: 7-8 Nishizaka-machi
Sofukuji (Temple) is a Chinese temple and unique for having a number of cultural assets (whatever that means). It looks better after getting inside. I like the golden lettering... nice touch.
-Hours: 8 AM -5 PM Open everyday
-Entrance Fee: Adults: ¥300, Ages 12-17: ¥200, Ages 6-11: ¥1
Written Oct 21, 2011
Address: 7-8 Kajiya-machi
Built in 1634, this is the oldest stone arch bridge in Japan.
There's a nice canal running through this area of Nagasaki and actually there are quite a few bridges, but the one in particular to look for is Megane Bashi (I would actually translate it as Glasses Bridge but I guess Spectacles Bridge sounds better). You probably guessed it already as its namesake comes from its reflection off of the canal waters below it to give it the look of glasses.
My wife and I took a nice little stroll through the area and we picked up some Castella at one of the shops along side the canal.
Written Oct 21, 2011
Glover Garden is worth the visit for both historical reasons and because it really does offer a wonderful view of the city. It's also worth mentioning that there are plenty of nice places to eat on the way down from there.
It's not hard to get to the top one you're at the bottom as there are escalators to take you to the top.
Glover Park is somewhat deceptively larger than it looks so be sure to carefully check out all the places you can go to.
It looks like a fine place for a picnic and some nice plum wine.
Written Oct 20, 2011
Near the hypocenter of where the atomic explosion took place, Nagasaki Peace Park was established in 1955. One of my favorite statues here came from China where, interestingly, I saw a large photo of it on display in Beijing's War Museum.
It's a nice place to contemplate.
There is no admissions charge.
Updated Oct 20, 2011
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About 500m away from the Martyrs Shrine there is an odd looking temple called Fukasi-ji. It is shaped like a giant turtle with an18m figure of the goddess Kannon on its back. On the walk to it from the Martyrs Shrine I passed many temples, shrines and graveyards. There seem to be historic sights everywhere in Nagasaki. I would have explored the hillside more thoroughly if I'd had more time. nagasaki had so much to see.
This temple was built in 1979 and replaced a temple destroyed in the atomic blast. A bell is rung here at 11:02 am daily in remembrance of the blast.
Written Apr 23, 2011
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To get to this memorial exit Nagasaki station, cross the main road, go left and climb part way up a hill.
This monument is to the 26 Catholics crucified by the Japanese authorities in 1597. 6 of them were Spanish and 20 were Japanese. The youngest were boys of 12 and 13. There is a museum behind the memorial entry 250 yen. We did not visit it. There is also a strange looking chapel.
While we were visiting this sight a group of Japanese people came and sat in front of the monument and sung hyms for the dead martyrs.
Written Apr 23, 2011
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This cathedral was completed in 1959 and replaces the Urakami Cathedral which was flattened in the blast. One nice touch is that some of the burned out statues from the original blast are located in its garden.
Written Apr 23, 2011
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