Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park – 広島平和記念公園
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park – 広島平和記念公園

August 6, 1945, would be the day that goes down in history that devastated the city of Hiroshima, and particularly the area surrounding the Hiroshima Memorial Peace Park for years to come. The United States dropped one of two Atomic Bombs on Hiroshima, codenamed ‘Little Boy’, it was the first time in world history that…

Journey in Japan Part 46: Bridges and Balloons
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Journey in Japan Part 46: Bridges and Balloons

Today I rent out an intense red bike, as well as cycle over the Sumida River, towardRyogoku. There is a row of parked bikes, each with a bright purple sticker featuring todays date. I wish to park too, however, for some reason, I angle find any kind of consequent or any type of makers. I…

First Cherry Blossoms of Nagasaki are Blooming
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First Cherry Blossoms of Nagasaki are Blooming

In the southwestern prefecture of Kyushu, the initial Cherry Blossoms of Nagasaki are flowering. The Japan Meteorological Company reported that the Somei Yoshino type of Sakura has grown, with the first flowers springing their petals right into life. The Somei Yoshino Cherry Trees are typically white or pale pink in colour. They expand in collections…

Nagasaki The Historical Cosmopolitan Metropolis
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Nagasaki The Historical Cosmopolitan Metropolis

The City of Old Nagasaki is a city with a lot of historic value, from its European influence and also its war-torn memories, it has several tales to tell. From the 16th to 19th centuries it functioned as a port city to the outside world and also was home to numerous Portuguese and also Dutch…

Streamlined and Safer Shinkansens for the Future
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Streamlined and Safer Shinkansens for the Future

2020 and also the Tokyo Olympics are simply around the bend. In A Similar Way, JRs (Japan Railways) newest streamlined and also safer shinkansens (bullet trains) is quickly coming close to as well. In the following couple of years, they are aiming to continue innovation with existing versions, in regards to setting and power effectiveness….

Gunkanjima The Lost Island of Mining
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Gunkanjima The Lost Island of Mining

The Isle of Concrete Ruin Gunkanjima (aka Hashima island), likewise called Battlewagon Island for its resemblance to a naval battleship, is a traditionally significant island from Japans automation duration. Situated about 15km simply off the Nagasaki Peninsula, in the western island of Kyushu, it is well known as an old coal mine as well as…

Sasebo Romancing the Port Town
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Sasebo Romancing the Port Town

Angling Ships as well as even more! Sasebo () is the second biggest port city in the Nagasaki location, and additionally house to some enchanting scenery via the colours of the sunset and harbour sights. It is likewise residence to a common marine base to both the American Navy and Japanese Self-defense Pressures. As a…