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  Nagasaki Prefecture - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Nagasaki Prefecture, an unification of former provinces of Hizen, Tsushima, and Iki, has had close ties with foreign civilization for centuries.
Nagasaki borders Saga Prefecture on the east, and is otherwise surrounded by water, including Ariake Bay, the Tsushima Straits, and the East China Sea.
As of 2002, there are 68,617 Catholics in Nagasaki Prefecture, accounting for 4.52 percent of the total population of the prefecture.
www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Nagasaki_Prefecture   (821 words)

  
 Japan
It was decreed that Catholicism be abolished, and this edict was renewed by Hidetada in 1616, the successor of Ieyasu.
Delivered to the governor of Nagasaki by the Prince of Natsuma, he was first examined in that town, and then, at the command of the Shogun, conducted to Yedo and condemned to perpetual imprisonment in a place which is still called "Chirishitan Zaka" (Hill of the Christians).
They have besides at Nagasaki a commercial school (1892) with 380 pupils; at Osaka (1898) a commercial school with 498 pupils; at Yokohama (1902) a higher primary school with commercial courses for foreigners or Eurasians of all nationalities, with 120 pupils.
www.catholicity.com /encyclopedia/j/japan.html   (18871 words)

  
 Nagasaki Prefecture - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
During the 16th century, Catholic missionaries and traders from Portugal arrived and became active in Hirado and Nagasaki, which became a major center for foregin traders.
The Christian belief in equality between men, however, did not comply with the political structure of Japan, and after being given free reign in Oda Nobunaga's period, the missionaries were forced out little by little, until finally, in the Tokugawa era, Christianity was banned.
The City of Isahaya and the Towns of Tarami, Moriyama, Iimori, Takaki and Konagai were merged to form the new City of Isahaya.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Nagasaki_Prefecture   (734 words)

  
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Pottery making at Hasami town in Nagasaki prefecture can be traced to the Edo period, but in the shadow of the Artia kilns, Hasami yaki never became as well known to collectors of fine porcelain.
Hasami's Sometsuke techniques were the first of this style to be made in Japan.
The kilns at Mikawachi village in Nagasaki are respected all over the world for their manufacture of white china and the exquisite nature of their hand-painted blue & white wares.
www.sencha.com /pottery.html   (639 words)

  
 Brujula.Net - Your Latin Stating Point   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
United States bomber dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki, which was reconstructed after the war.
Nagasaki borders Saga Prefecture on the east, and is otherwise surrounded by water, including Ariake Bay, the Tsushima Straits, and the
Catholics in Nagasaki Prefecture, accounting for 4.52 percent of the total population of the prefecture.
www.brujula.net /english/wiki/Nagasaki_Prefecture.html   (348 words)

  
 b-zenjapan - Introduction of Traditional Crafts : Nagasaki Prefecture - Hasami Ware
By the beginning of the 17th century porcelain was being made and besides such things as cups and plates, various kinds of containers such as sake flasks were also being produced.
Of all that was being made, the heavily over-glazed teacups met with particular favor among those on the boats around the piers of Osaka.
It is also very reasonably priced and designs have been adapted over the years, so that now a great variety of items are offered, some of which are traditional while others are modern in character.
www.b-zenjapan.com /crafts/nagasaki_02.phtml   (286 words)

  
 SALVOR KIOSK - White Ceramic Teapot
This teapot is for the type of green tea called sencha but being we drink all sorts of teas we use it for any type of tea.
Made by a company established in 1951, they are located in Hasami in the Nagasaki region.
Hasami is in the second largest area for ceramic production in Japan, an area that has been famous for its pottery for 400 years.
www.salvorkiosk.com /p/325   (180 words)

  
 b-zenjapan - Hasami Ware TANSHIN KILN All Item List
HASAMI WARE Sake Cup for on Horseback [Crystal Blue Waves]
This large and tall cup is for gulping sake.
HASAMI WARE Pair of Coffee Cups and Saucers [Crystal Grapes]
www.b-zenjapan.com /07/bzj04.phtml?shop_id=43   (362 words)

  
 TMT
When he was in or around Nagasaki, an unforgettable event occurred.
It was late when Nevins arrived in the city, and most restaurants had already closed for the night.
He may have seen ceramics made in the Imari/Arita-yaki or the Karasu-yaki styles from Saga Prefecture, the Hasami-yaki style from Nagasaki Prefecture, or the Koishihara-yaki style from Fukuoka Prefecture.
www.tmt-aba.com /excitement.html   (1467 words)

  
 NaIS-net
You’ll find it helpful when deciding where in Nagasaki you should go, or what you missed on past trips.
Nagasaki is widely known for being the scene of the sad history of Christians and their revival.
This tour is full of exoticism unique to Nagasaki where Chinese and Western cultures blended.
www.pref.nagasaki.jp /naisnet/en/osusume/index.html#sasebo   (470 words)

  
 History of Inter-culture Excgange Program in Japan
We proceeded to Nagasaki City from Fukuoka City by JR train and received a generous welcome reception from the Mayor and his staff.
We were then invited to stay in the Nagasaki Girls` High School Hostel for Two Nights, had a friendly match of Badminton with the students and join in to their class to experience the Japanese Education System (account, computer and English lesson).
We also had the opportunity to visit the Atomic bomb Museum in Nagasaki City and other places of interest, all entrance fees were kindly sponsored by the Mayor of Nagasaki.
www.ikoma.com.sg /jcourse/cultr/history.htm   (471 words)

  
 Gray & Seddon Premium Teas News & archived articles
Known for porcelain manufacture since the middle of the Edo era, the porcelain-making techniques being introduced form Hasami & Mikawachi.
In the Meiji era the Tobe pottery was made from local clay deposits and the ware developed its own styles, including faint-yellow porcelain & iroe or painted colour patterns, which were exported in the Taisho era.
The designs to look out for if collecting Arita are; Shoki style, an early type of Imari porcelain, Kokutani, Kakiemon & Nebeshima designs, and the very distinctive fls and golds of the Iroeko Imari, or Old Imari style.
gray-seddon-tea.com /jteapottery.shtml   (1516 words)

  
 Nagasaki Prefecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
On January 1, 2006, the city of Matsuura and the towns of Fukushima and Takashima from Kitamatsuura District merged to form the city of Matsuura.
On March 31, 2006, the towns of Kosaza and Uku from Kitamatsuura District merged into the city of Sasebo.
This page was last modified 18:52, 25 July 2006.
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 ZoomInfo Web Summary: Masahiro Mori   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Designed by Masahiro Mori of Hakusan Toki Co., Ltd., a small pottery studio in the pottery-producing town of Hasami, Nagasaki.
Mori was a student of craft design at Tama University of the Arts.
His G-Type Soy Sauce bottle from 1958 is still considered a hallmark of industrial design in Japan.
www.zoominfo.com /directory/Mori_Masahiro_507002786.htm   (427 words)

  
 Nagasaki Prefecture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Oranda-zaka ("Dutch Slope") in Nagasaki Nagasaki Prefecture, an unification of former provinces of Hizen, Tsushima, and Iki, has had close ties with foreign civilization for centuries.
Castle in Shimabara The island of Hirado boasts a fine castle Sofukuji Obaku Zen temple in Nagasaki
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 GameSpot Forums - The Martial Arts Union Board - Ninformation!
Note also that some styles may no longer be practiced.
Nagasaki - Nanban-ryū (see also the Nanban period)
There are many myths and legends concerning ninja, who were most prevalent during Japan's feudal era and often served daimyo, or feudal lords, for secret missions.
www.gamespot.com /pages/unions/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=24286155&union_id=4358   (9594 words)

  
 Tokyo tourism info
The Lomonosov Porcelain is the fifth oldest porcelain kiln in Europe and has been considered as a legendary brand since their products have been rarely exported overseas until recently.
As a feature presentation of Japanese tableware, two brands from Nagasaki Prefecture, Mikawachi-yaki and Hasami-yaki, are introduced to visitors.
Learn sophisticated table setting ideas suggested by professional table coordinators, food critics and cultural celebrities.
www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp /english/topics/060202/4.html   (227 words)

  
 Wil Offermans (E)
In 1998 he founded the Contemporary European Flute Ensemble eWave, uniting players from all over Europe.
In 2001 he composed the citizens involving Dejima Suite for the celebration of the 400 year relationship Holland-Japan (Nagasaki).
In 2003, eWave started a European project with GRAME, Lyon (5 new European live-electronic compositions), for which he composed OnTheMove (commission Gaudeamus).
wiloffermans.com /pages/profile.html   (430 words)

  
 YOnoBI
Clock "Dancing on the water" in collaboration with Kiso Artech (Gifu Prefecture, Kiso Lacquer Ware)
Incense pot "pebble" in collaboration with Hasegawa Ceramic Studio (Nagasaki Prefecture, Hasami Ware)
YOnoBI is planning on starting solicitation of designs again in the spring of 2006.
www.yo-no-bi.com /en/competition   (407 words)

  
 FAC Newsletter
I taught for 13 years at Tennessee Wesleyan College and then came to Japan to teach at what is now Nagasaki Wesleyan University, a school specializing in international communication and social services.
I have done research on the emotional "meaning" of words, comparing Japanese and American students.
I am deeply concerned that we provide a quality education for our students, and while the end product may be difficult to evaluate, the effort we exert is apparent to all, especially students.
faculty.ed.umuc.edu /~edfac/newsletter/newsletterv2i2archive.htm   (8561 words)

  
 Nagasaki-ken Travel Forum - VirtualTourist.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Post a Nagasaki-ken travel question and get unbiased, timely answers and insights from real travelers and Nagasaki-ken locals.
Do you know any Ryokan orMinshuku close to the Kwassui women's college, Nagasaki?
I am going to Nagasaki for a few days.
forum.virtualtourist.com /forum-1426-1-Travel-Nagasaki_ken-1-forum.html   (205 words)

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