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  BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | Nagasaki bombing labelled a crime
One of Japan's most senior politicians has said the US atomic bombing of Nagasaki in 1945 was impermissible from a humanitarian point of view.
Speaking in Nagasaki over the weekend, Mr Nakagawa - a right-winger - said that atomic bombings were a crime.
Analysts say that Mr Nakagawa might have made the comments to simply acknowledge the understandable concern there might be in Nagasaki about his calls for a debate about nuclear weapons, and that this was an attempt to allay those fears with a strong condemnation of the use of the atomic bomb.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/asia-pacific/6189489.stm   (458 words)

  
  Nagasaki - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It was a center of European influence in medieval Japan from first contact through the era of isolationists efforts to block outside contact until the opening of Japan and the resultant modernization efforts of Japan during the Meiji Restoration.
Nagasaki became a free port in 1859 and modernization began in earnest in 1868.
Nagasaki is the title and subject of a 1928 song with music by Harry Warren and lyrics by Mort Dixon.
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 Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In Japan, the general public tends to think, if mistakenly, that with hindsight the bombings were needless as the preparation for the surrender was in progress.
Nagasaki during World War II The city of Nagasaki had been one of the largest sea ports in southern Japan and was of great wartime importance because of its wide-ranging industrial activity, including the production of ordnance, ships, military equipment, and other war materials.
Japan, as a Constitutional Monarchy, could only enter into a peace agreement with the unanimous support of the Japanese cabinet, and this cabinet was dominated by militarists from the Japanese Imperial Army and the Japanese Imperial Navy, all of whom were initially opposed to any peace deal.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Atomic_bombings_of_Hiroshima_and_Nagasaki   (6616 words)

  
 Nagasaki, Japan
Northern Nagasaki is perhaps the most frequented part of the city, due in no small part to its Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum.
Nagasakis administrative control, which had been given in part to Jesuits by Omura, returned to imperial control.
At 11:02 am, 75,000 of Nagasakis 240,000 residents were killed, followed by the death of at least as many from resulting sickness and injury.
worldfacts.us /Japan-Nagasaki.htm   (1554 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Nagasaki
Nagasaki, capital of the prefecture (ken) of the same name, is situated on a small peninsula on the south-eastern coast of the Island of Kiushiu, Japan.
Francis Xavier's missionary labours in Japan were confined to the territory now included in the Diocese of Nagasaki -- the ecclesiastical history of this territory is practically identical with the early Christian history of Japan -- the town of Nagasaki appears not to have been visited by the missionaries until 1569.
In the territory of the present Diocese of Nagasaki 137 churches of the Jesuits were demolished, as well as their college in Amakusa and their seminary in Arima.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/10667c.htm   (1653 words)

  
 Indepth Guide to the Regions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Nagasaki's attractions are as varied as they are plentiful: feudal castles, samurai houses, Meiji-era Western villas, smoking volcanoes, mineral-rich hot-spring baths, architecturally pleasing resorts, rugged islands, beautiful beaches, and a hospitable and friendly people are just a few of the rewards awaiting the visitor to this diverse and dynamic prefecture.
Nagasaki's irregular coastline is composed of peninsulas, promontories, bays, and inlets, and ranks second to Hokkaido's in length.
Nagasaki is well connected to Japan's major cities both by rail and by air.
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 AllRefer.com - Nagasaki, Japan (Japanese Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Nagasaki's port, the first to receive Western trade, was known to Portuguese and Spanish traders before it was opened to the Dutch in 1567.
Nagasaki was gradually reopened to general foreign trade during the 1850s.
During World War II, on Aug. 9, 1945, Nagasaki became the target of the second atomic bomb ever detonated on a populated area; about 75,000 people were killed or wounded, and more than one third of the city was devastated.
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 Nagasaki Guide - Japan Reference
The guns introduced by the Portuguese revolutionized warfare in Japan and led to an intense warring period which ended with the establishment of the Tokugawa shogunate.
Nagasaki subsequently prospered with shipbuilding, which made it a target for the atomic bomb in 1945.
Immediately east of Nagasaki Station is the 26 martyrs memorial, dedicated to Christian missionaries and converts executed under the Tokugawa shogunate.
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 NAGASAKI HOTELS & TRAVEL GUIDE
Nagasaki (長崎市; -shi, literally "long peninsula") is the capital and the largest city of Nagasaki Prefecture located at the south-western coast of Kyushu, Japan.
Nagasaki lies at the head of a long bay which forms the best natural harbour on the southern Japanese home island of Kyushu.
Nagasaki's most famous dish is Chanpon which is a dish of noodles with vegetable and seafood.
www.japaneselifestyle.com.au /travel/nagasaki.htm   (345 words)

  
 Nagasaki Japan Jobs
Nagasaki is a small and quiet city whose hills and harbor have drawn comparisons to San Francisco.
Nagasaki is not a major rail hub, but there is service from the city to other regional centers as well to Hakata, which is the terminus of the shinkansen, or bullet train.
Hypocentre Park, the A-Bomb Museum and the Peace Park, scattered throughout Nagasaki, are among the reminders of the atomic blast that leveled parts of the city on August 9, 1945.
www.jobmonkey.com /teaching/asia/html/nagasaki.html   (385 words)

  
 Travel in Nagasaki - Japan - Asia - Culture - WorldTravelGate.net®-
Nagasaki is a busy and colourful city but its unfortunate fate as the second atomic bomb target obscures its fascinating early history of contact with the Portuguese and Dutch.
At the southern end of Nagasaki, a number of the former homes of the city's European residents have been reassembled in the hillside Glover Garden.
An hour north of Nagasaki is Huis ten Bosch, an astounding recreation of a Dutch town, complete with windmills, dykes, a replica of the Dutch royal family's residence, and a cheese shop.
www.asiatravelling.net /japan/nagasaki/nagasaki_culture.htm   (251 words)

  
 The Historian: The foreign settlement in Nagasaki, 1859-1869. @ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Nagasaki, Japan, became the center for Western trade and civilization in the 1860 after the reopening of Japan to the West by Commodore Perry.
Liggins arrived in Nagasaki in early May 1859 and was joined by Williams at the end of June, and both were already in town by the date of the official opening of the foreign settlement.
Girard returned to Hong Kong to prepare for the opening of the Japan mission, and in September 1859 was invited to be interpreter and priest to the French consul general in Edo.
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 [RMSC Collections Department] Nagasaki Tamako
Nagasaki Tamako, also known as Miss Nagasaki, is an Ambassador Doll - one of 58 sent from Japan to America in 1927 as part of an exchange of dolls between children of the two lands.
Her story spans 75 years: with beginnings as a goodwill gesture in 1927, she travelled throughout the United States, spent decades under the wrong name, was reidentified as a result of a researcher's quest, and now carries out her renewed mission in another century.
There are gulfs of cultures and time to be bridged in order to fully appreciate the significance of Nagasaki Tamako and her sisters - dolls are perceived and valued differently in America than they are in traditional Japanese culture, and differently now than they were in the world of 1927.
collections.rmsc.org /NagasakiTamako   (650 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Nagasaki marks A-bombing anniversary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
NAGASAKI, Japan (AP) — The second and last city ever attacked by an atomic bomb marked the 60th anniversary of its devastation Tuesday with a Catholic Mass, a moment of silence and an impassioned plea for a global ban on nuclear arms.
A scenic port city with a population of about 420,000, Nagasaki today is a popular tourist destination known for its Chinatown, one of the largest in Japan, and its European flair.
Nagasaki has a long history of trade with the Dutch, and for about 200 years, until Japan opened its doors to the outside world in 1859, it was the only Japanese city open to foreign trade.
www.usatoday.com /news/world/2005-08-08-japan-nagasaki_x.htm   (711 words)

  
 Christianity in Japan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Portuguese traders first reached Japan in 1543, to be followed by the Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier, who arrived in 1549 with two companions Xavier's preaching met with some success, although his efforts were hampered by the language barrier.
Japan's period of isolation ended in the mid-19th century, when Westerners were again allowed to enter the country.
At present Christianity in Japan is characterized by unobtrusive activity, with emphasis still placed on education as a means of spreading the gospel message.
www.baobab.or.jp /~stranger/mypage/chrinjap.htm   (3117 words)

  
 26 Martyrs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
It opens a new chapter in the history of the Japanese Church, a chapter written with blood by the 26 Martyrs on the rock of this hill in Nagasaki.
Part of the hill was facing the city and Nagasaki Bay, the other looked out on a murky place, a ravine scattered with human remains, a haunt for wild dogs and birds of prey.
It was in such a place that the martyrs' crosses had been hoisted but some influential Portuguese prevailed on Terazawa Hazaburo, the Governor's brother not to deal with the martyrs as common criminals and suggested the field of wheat on the other side of the road as a better place for execution.
www.baobab.or.jp /~stranger/mypage/martyr.htm   (1092 words)

  
 Japan Hotel - Nagasaki Prince Hotel Japan
Nagasaki is a major tourist destination on the island of Kyushu where attracts numerous visitors to come.
The Nagasaki Prince Hotel brings together a contemporary style and a convenient location, leads you to explore the history and exotic sights of Nagasaki.
Centrally located in Nagasaki on the island of Kyushu, the Nagasaki Prince Hotel brings together contemporary style and a convenience just 5 minutes from JR Nagasaki Station.
www.southtravels.com /asia/japan/nagasakiprincehotel   (402 words)

  
 CityIndex Travel: Accommodation: Hotel accomodation in Nagasaki Japan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Nagasaki has a unique culture colored with many stories and romance adventures from throughout its long history.
Nagasaki Washington Hotel is surrounded by lots of sightseeing spots such as China Town, Dejima and the Glover House.
Located near Nagasaki By-pass which leads to Route 34 Expressway and other highways, Nagasaki President Hotel is the central point for accessing areas of interest such as Huis Ten Bosch and central Nagasaki City.
cityindex.com /travel/japan/nagasaki   (694 words)

  
 Office of International Education   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The university was founded in April of 1999 as the first national and/or public university in Japan to be named after a foreign national.
Housing is in an apartment complex in the general area of the Peace Park to the west of the main road through Nagasaki.
Emergency phone numbers in Japan are not the same as in the U.S. From within Japan, dial 119 for emergency medical assistance or 110 for the police.
www.uwosh.edu /oie/sun.html   (1510 words)

  
 Camera Works: News Video/Audio (washingtonpost.com)
The sense of family is still very strong in Japan, and those living in smaller cities and towns suffer most as career opportunities attract the young and the bold, leaving behind the elderly to take care of themselves.
This video is the story of one family's dilemma of supporting their children's decision and the subtle yearning to have them close by.
This video explores how the bomb is still affecting the lives of people in Nagasaki almost 57 years after it exploded.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-srv/photo/nagasaki/nagasaki.htm   (257 words)

  
 Nagasaki, Japan --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia
Japan surrendered in 1945 after United States atomic bombs had destroyed the cities of Hiroshima on August 6 and Nagasaki on August 9.
Under the terms of surrender, all territory acquired by Japan since 1895 was given up and Japan was restricted to its home islands.
Covers his argument that the use of the bomb was not a military necessity, Russia's influence on the U.S. war with Japan, Truman's later explanations for the bomb's use, and the response of various military figures to the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9312629   (853 words)

  
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The Prince Hotel is located near Nagasaki station and about a -minute train ride from the centre of Nagasaki, with spectacular views of Nagasaki Port.
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 Nagasaki Travel Guide
Nagasaki is an attractively situated port city on the island of Kyushu and the capital of Nagasaki Prefecture.
As one of Japan's closest port cities to the Asian mainland, Nagasaki has played a prominent role in foreign trade relations for many centuries and was the most important of only a very few ports open to restricted numbers of foreign traders during Japan's period of isolation.
In more recent history, Nagasaki became the second city after Hiroshima to be destroyed by an atomic bomb towards the end of World War II.
www.japan-guide.com /e/e2162.html   (107 words)

  
 Miki.htm
Nagasaki and Townhouse #9 both celebrated a 400th anniversary on Thursday, 6 February, 1997.
Nagasaki reminds us of atomic devastation, but 450 years ago it was home to the first Christians of Japan, descendants of Francis Xavier's converts and the site of the first Christian martyrs of Japan.
Paul proved himself to be an excellent disputant with leaders of other religious sects and was recognized as an eloquent speaker who preached with such fervor and eloquence that he changed the minds of many listeners who were not Christians.
www.faculty.fairfield.edu /jmac/miki.htm   (532 words)

  
 Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The explosive charge for the bomb detonated over Nagasaki three days later was provided by about of 8 kilograms of plutonium-239 (>90% Pu-239), and its preparation depended on the operation of special nuclear reactors.
In Hiroshima, of a resident civilian population of 250 000 it was estimated that 45 000 died on the first day and a further 19 000 during the subsequent four months.
The atomic bombs used in Japan in 1945, and the bombs or devices testing during the following seven years, depended on the fission of uranium-235 or plutonium-239, mostly the latter.
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