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  Fukuoka Now Features
Each year on August 15, a thick haze of incense and firecracker smoke envelops downtown Nagasaki and an uproar arises from hundreds of accompanying gongs, firecrackers and the thousands of spectators lining the streets.
The unusual procession unfolding is Shoro Nagashi, a Bon (all souls' festival) celebration with a unique Nagasaki slant, during which ancestral spirits are "shipped" to the otherworld on wooden spirit boats.
Car: Kyushu Expressway to Nagasaki-Tarami IC, then Nagasaki Bypass to Nishiyama IC and a further 2 km to Nagasaki Station; several car parks in area.
www.fukuoka-now.com /features/article_display.php?fn_code=428420   (735 words)

  
  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.
On March 1, 2005, the city of Isahaya and the towns of Tarami, Moriyama, Iimori, Takaki and Konagai merged to form the new city of Isahaya.
www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Nagasaki_Prefecture   (821 words)

  
 Nagasaki Prefecture - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
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.
The District of Kitatakaki was dissolved due to this merger.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Nagasaki_Prefecture   (734 words)

  
 English|ベストウェスタンプレミアホテル長崎
With the arrival of Portuguese ships in Nagasaki harbor in 1571, Nagasaki's trade, industry, culture and economy flourished, and Nagasaki became a city of culture brimming with international flavor unprecedented in its time.
A peculiar feature of Nagasaki is its location, and with 70% of the urban area being situated on sloping hills, it is commonly known as "The City of Hills".
At present Nagasaki is riding the current of change as the country moves away from the excessive focus on Tokyo in many aspects of life, and with the free exchange of people, goods, and information, Nagasaki has positioned itself as a new base for exchange, and points to a renewed way of urban living.
www.bestwestern.co.jp /nagasaki/english.html   (837 words)

  
 Stonewalk Japan 2005
On the 60th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Today, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and the country of Japan are strongly engaged in banning nuclear weapons and their testing worldwide.
Stonewalk Japan 2005 marks the 60th anniversary of the thousands killed by the atomic bombs, with a peace walk from Nagasaki July 2nd, to Hiroshima, August 4th.
www.stonewalk.org /japan/schedule.htm   (128 words)

  
 Inasayama Kanko Hotel. Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan - Discounted rates at bookings.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan - Discounted rates at bookings.net
Nagasaki has a unique culture colored with many stories and romance adventures from throughout its long history.
By Plane: From Nagasaki Airport with Limousine Bus to JR Nagasaki Station and walk to Hotel (total 57 minutes).
bookings.net /hotel/jp/kanko-inasayama.html?...   (580 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.nasirtravel.com /asia/japan/nagasakiprincehotel/index.html   (379 words)

  
 Inasayama Kanko Hotel > International Hotel Reservations
Nagasaki has a unique culture colored with many stories and romance adventures from throughout its long history.
It has an atmosphere that is very much its own.Isanayama Kanko Hotel is located on the side of Isanayama Hill, and offers a panoramatic view of the romantic and historical Nagasaki Harbor.
By Plane: From Nagasaki Airport with Limousine Bus to JR Nagasaki Station and walk to Hotel (total 57 minutes).
www.hotel-assist.nl /international/japan/nagasaki/inasayama_kanko_hotel_nagasaki   (209 words)

  
 Nagasaki | Getting There/Around | WCities Destination Guide
Nagasaki is serviced by the Nagasaki Airport (http://www.nabic.co.jp/english).
Nagasaki is located on the Nagasaki Honsen Line.
The JR (http://www.japanrail.com) Nagasaki Station is easily accessible to the rest of the city.
www.wcities.com /en/guide/getting_there/199/guide.html   (95 words)

  
 *** O L J E L U N D ***
There is an interesting picture of Bernhard and O´Hiro-san posted as a christmas card from their home in Shanghai to Stockholm 1899.
He died of livercancer on 20.9 1918 and the next day his obituary was to be found in Nagasaki Press.
He is buried together with his wife and Anna Matsumotu Fuyo (1903- 14.11 1987) in the Sakamoto International Cemetery, Nagasaki.
bernhard.freeservers.com   (375 words)

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