Hatsumode / 初詣
Hatsumode is a religious customer in Japan on New Year’s Day.
The first visit of the year to a shrine or temple at New Year’s.
Worshippers often visit noted shrines or temples on New Year’s Eve or first of January
to pray for happiness and prosperity in the new year.
Some of people visit shrines or temples on the first three days of New Year or later during the first week.
To buy good-luck charms such as hamaya at the stalls on their way back home.
Jan. 01, 2022 |
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Field trip for IUJ on Dec. 23
Field trip for International University of Japan in Nagasaki on Dec. 23.
Learning World Peace ; visit Atomic bomb museum, Ground Zero, Peace fountain and
Peace Statue
Dec. 23, 2021 |
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Field trip for IUJ on Dec. 22
Field trip for International University of Japan in Nagasaki on Dec. 22.
Lecture from professor at Dejima Messe, Environmental tour at Huis Ten Bosch
Dec. 22, 2021 |
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Field trip for IUJ on Dec. 21
Field trip for International University of Japan in Nagasaki on Dec. 21.
Where to visit ; Gunkan-jima Cruise, Nagasaki China town, Negane-bashi bridge,
Oura Cathedral, Glover Garden.
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Dec. 21, 2021 |
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Field trip for IUJ on Dec. 20
Field trip for International University of Japan in Nagasaki on Dec. 20.
visit Dejima and enjoy night view from Mt. Inasa
Dec. 20, 2021 |
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Massage for World Peace from Dr. Nagai
Dr. Takashi Nagai (3 February 1908 – 1 May 1951) was a Catholic physician specializing in radiology,
an author, and a survivor of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. His subsequent life of prayer and service
earned him the affectionate title “saint of Urakami”.
Massage for World Peace from Dr. Nagai
The person who pray for peace must not hide even needles, for a person who possesses
is not qualified to pray peace.
Dec. 18, 2021 |
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Study tour for ICU on Dec. 03
Study tour for International Christian University in Beppu and Yufuin on Dec. 03.
Mypban Onsen Yunohana, Mt. Tsurumi, Yufuin, Beppu Hell tour
Dec. 03, 2021 |
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Study tour for ICU on Dec. 01
Study tour for International Christian University in Nagasaki on Dec. 01.
Venus Wing, Martyrdom of the 26 Saints of Japan, China town, Dejima,
Oura Cathedral, Glover Garden
Dec. 01, 2021 |
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Study tour for ICU on Nov. 30
Study tour for ICU in Nagasaki on Nov. 30
Study tour for International Christian University in Nagasaki on Nov. 30.
Dejima Wharf, Atomic bomb museum, Ground Zero, Peace fountain and Peace Statue
Nov. 30, 2021 |
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Tsuwano
The old castle town known as the “Little Kyoto of the San-in Region” locates in the western edge
of Shimane. The town, surrounded by the peaceful Mt. Aono, there are a lot of historically important buildings, temples and shrines and well preserved culture.
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Oct. 28, 2021