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A city whose name is associated with the world's second nuclear attack.
Nagasaki today presents itself as a vibrant port town, full of diverse charm. After all, this city has always been the gateway to Japan.
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The sole link between the West and Japan during the Seclusion period (1639 - 1853).
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This artificial island was an enclave of Dutch traders who were granted a monopoly on import and export goods to Japan.
Interestingly, Dutch elements are integrated into these Edo-style buildings.
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A cluster of nine best-preserved Western-style residences in Nagasaki.
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It's the former home of Thomas Glover, a Scottish merchant who played a crucial role in modernizing Japan across various industries.
The houses blend traditional Japanese features into Western architecture.
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It was the first church built after the ban on Christianity had been lifted.
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Standing atop a hill flanked by towering palm trees, this Gothic church was erected to commemorate Japan's first martyrs.
It was also here that the first hidden Japanese Christians were discovered.
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This sombre yet essential museum was built as a reminder of that fateful day.
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It displays portraits, items, and testimonies of the victims. There is also information about the plutonium bomb itself.
Another important component is the Memorial Hall - a facility to mourn the deceased and to pray for peace.
Paper cranes as symbol of hope and peace.
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