Dejima

 

Dejima was the fan-shaped artificial island in the bay of Nagasaki where was used

as a trading port during Japan’s National isolation of Edo period.

In 1636, the artificial island, Dejima was constructed to accommodate  Portuguese

who lived in Nagasaki and to prohibit Christian missionary work.

In 1638, trade with Portugal was prohibited and Dejima becaome an uninhabited island.

In 1641, the Dutch trading post in Hirado was moved to Dejima, and then the history of

trade with the Dutch began at Dejima as only the gateway to European in Japan

Many European technologies and cultures were introduced here through Dutch until 1853. 

 

Entrance of Dejima

Fan-shaped artificial island, was built in 1636

Dejima used from 1641 until 1853

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A project to restore Dejima is underway.   In 2000, five buildings including the Deputy Factor’s 

Quarters were completed and opened to the public. 

 

Dejima International Club

Building of residence, cooking room, warehouse

The old Dejima seminary, a Christian theological school

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In the spring of 2006, the finishing touches were put on the Chief Factor’s Residence, the

Japanese Officials’ Office, the Head Clerk’s Quarters, the No. 3 Warehouse and the Sea Gate.

 

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General information 

 - Nagasaki travel guide