Sanno Shrine
Sanno Shrine is located approximately 800 meters away from the ground zero of Atomic bomb.
The Shrine was instantly obliterated by the explosion and the 4000 degrees Celsius heat wave
vaporized nearby trees.
The only thing that remained is the Torii gate standing on a single column, reminding us of the
tragedy that took place.
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The surviving trees of Sanno Shrine have become another living demonstration of destruction
and re-growth. Two large camphor trees were scorched, burned and stripped of all leaves by
the Atomic bomb’s shock wave; and yet, despite everything, the trees survived.
The surviving camphor trees are now a symbol of World Peace.
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August 14, 2025
Nyokodo, Dr. Nagai Takashi
Dr. Nagai Takashi (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”.
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Nyokodo, which is adjacent to the Takashi Nagai Memorial Hall, is Dr. Takashi Nagai’s hospital
room and study. This 2-tatami building was built as a new home for the doctor, with the generosity
of the people of Urakami and fellow Catholics who were left penniless by the atomic bombing.
The doctor named this building “Nyokodo,” meaning “Love your neighbor as yourself,” and spent
his later years here. Dr. Nagai fought the onslaught of leukemia and worked hard to write even
though he was bedridden. From this room of just two tatami mats, the doctor continued to harass
the people of Urakami, writing novels such as “The Chains of the Rosary,” “Leaving the Child,”
“The River of Life,” and “The Bells of Nagasaki.
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August 13, 2025
Japanese indigenous religion
It is said that Takachiho is a birth place of Japanese indigenous religion, Shinto.
There is a story of Shinto origin in the Cave behind of Amano Iwato Shrine, and Amano Yasugawara.
In the story, Amaterasu, the Shinto sun goddess, became so outraged by her brother’s cruel pranks
that she hid herself in a cave, refusing to come out and depriving the world of her life-giving light.
All of the other gods and goddesses gathered to lure her out. They tried everything they could think
of to no avail until one goddess performed an outrageously ribald dance that caused the other gods
to roar with laughter. Amaterasu left the cave to see what all the fun was about, and in doing so she
returned her light to the world.
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August 03, 2025
Net fishing experience in Itoshima
We conducted the net fishing experience tour today in Itoshima.
It was beautiful day and many kind of fishes could caught.
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August 02, 2025
Japanese religion
Japan’s indigenous religion is Shinto. It is an ethnic religion that has continued from
Japan’s ancient times to the present day, and has permeated all aspects of Japanese
life and culture, and has the energy to accept foreign cultures including religions and
transform them into a Japanese style. Unlike many religions, it has no founder or scripture,
and is based on the idea that God resides in all things. It is an animistic, ancestral
spirit-worshipping folk religion that focuses on myths, eight million gods, nature and
natural phenomena.
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July 29, 2025
Market research in Beppu
I visited Beppu for Market research.
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July 22, 2025
Yuno-sato Hayama, in Beppu
I stayed Yuno-sato Hayama for market research of accommodation.
The Hotel is Japanese style located at Kannawa district in Beppu.
The hotel fee is reasonable however the feature of this hotel is authentic
meals made with local ingredients.
You can really enjoy dinner and breakfast.
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July 06, 2025
Yufuin-no-mori
Yufuin-no-mori is the tourist express train operated between Yufuin and Hakata.
Beautiful scenery can be seen with comfortable 2 hours and 20 minutes ride.
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July 03, 2025
Nagasaki-city
Nagasaki-city is one of the best city to be recommended tourist destination in Kyushu.
The city became Japan’s first international city since Nagasaki port opened in 1571 and
has a unique culture that is a mix of European, Chinese and Japanese culture.
Therefore you can find a lot of things what you have never experienced.
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June 29, 2025
Peace Park in Nagasaki
A lot of Monuments presented from all over the World for World Peace.
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June 21, 2025