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Santo Domingo Church, built in 1609
2024/02/05
● History of Japanese ChristianitySanto Domingo Church was built in 1609 by Dominican Father Francisco de Morales in Nagasaki after demolishing a church in Kagoshima. However, five years later, the church was destroyed due to the ban on Christiani …
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Obi Castle Ruin
2024/02/05
Japanese CastleObi Castle Ruin is located in Miyazaki-prefecture. The moss-covered stone walls, broad stone steps in front of the Ote-mon main gate, moat ruin, and old samurai residences all bring back the past. The Matsuo-no-Ma …
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26 Saints Pilgrimage route on February 01 in 1597
2024/02/05
● Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of JapanThe route of this day was from Hakata to Yamamoto in Karatsu, the distance was 58 km. Started at Hakata accommodation and heading Yamamoto using Karatsu walking road, through the Daimyo, Ikino Matsubara, Imajyuk …
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Yutoku Inari Shrine, in Kashima
2024/02/05
Shinto ShrineYutoku Inari Shrine is located in Kashima, Saga-prefecture. One of the most famous Inari shrines in Japan. Dedicated to Inari, the deity whose messengers are foxes, it is the third largest of its kind in Japan. It …
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26 Saints were the first martyrs in Japan in 1597
2024/02/05
● History of Japanese Christianity26 Christians arrested in Kyoto who were consisted of 20 Japanese, 4 Spaniards, 1 Mexican, and 1 Portuguese. They were forced to walk barefoot to Nagasaki for about a month. On February 5, 1597, all 26 Christians …
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Akizuki, in Asakura
2024/02/05
Latest informationAkizuki is a former Castle town located in northern part of Asakura. It is a famous spot for cherry blossom in spring and fall foliage in autumn. You can enjoy the harmony of countryside landscape and form …