Nagasaki City (Population: 440,000) Nagasaki city -1-

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About Nagasaki City One of the cities to be

of Nagasaki Prefecture on the Western tip

1 About Nagasaki City One of the cities to be born in the first year of municipal organizational establishment in The city is located in the Southern region of Nagasaki Prefecture on the Western tip of Kyushu, which is close to East Asia. Beijing Seoul Shanghai Hong Kong Tokyo Osaka Kyushu Nagasaki City (Population: 440,000) -1- Kumamoto City

Nagasaki s History 1570 Portuguese ships enter Nagasaki port 1636 Dejima completed 1641 The Dutch merchant office moves from Hirado to Dejima.

of around 54,000) 1945 Meets with unprecedented damage from the Atomic Bomb 1945~ As the last city to be a victim of an Atomic Bomb, Nagasaki

develops into a city for international tourism 2005~ Merges with 7 municipalities who have local self-governing bodies 2006 Present A city of

developing our ship building and tourism industries Nagasaki s Food An edible treasure trove of foods rich in a variety of cultures from Japan,

2 Nagasaki s History 1570 Portuguese ships enter Nagasaki port 1636 Dejima completed 1641 The Dutch merchant office moves from Hirado to Dejima. Nagasaki is the only town open to the West during Japan s period of isolation 1853~ The ports of Hakodate, Nagasaki, Yokohama, Niigata and Kobe open one after another. Land surrounding Dejima begins to be reclaimed (Japan opens to the West) 1868 Meiji Restoration Post Meiji~ Becomes one of the world s foremost shipbuilding cities etc. and largely contributes to the modernization of Japan 1889 Nagasaki City is born out of the establishment of municipal organization (population of around 54,000) 1945 Meets with unprecedented damage from the Atomic Bomb 1945~ As the last city to be a victim of an Atomic Bomb, Nagasaki continues to promote a strong desire for the abolition of atomic weapons and permanent world peace as it promotes its bountiful history and develops into a city for international tourism 2005~ Merges with 7 municipalities who have local self-governing bodies 2006 Present A city of approximately 440,000 people -2- Nagasaki s Industries Harnessing our bountiful history, port and the skills we have cultivated, we are developing our ship building and tourism industries Nagasaki s Food An edible treasure trove of foods rich in a variety of cultures from Japan, China and the West View of Nagasaki Port from the famous tourist spot, Glover Garden Measures for Peace As the duty of a city that was a victim of an atomic bomb, we have taken measures to pass on the truth about radiation exposure Chanpon Sara Udon Shippoku Cuisine Nagasaki Peace Statue -3- Castella Source:Nagasaki Kamaboko Marine Product Processing Industry Cooperative Association Nagasaki Oden

3 Tourism Highlights Glover Garden Tourist Facilities Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum Nagasaki Place of Tourism Interest: inside Glover Garden Nagasaki Kunchi (7-9 th October every year) Festivals Area around the Atomic Bomb Museum and the Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims Nagasaki Lantern Festival (around January and February each year) 出典 : 長崎蒲鉾水産加工業協同組合 -4- Topic1 One of the Top Three Nightscapes in the World In 2012, Nagasaki was chosen as having one of the top three nightscapes in the world Mt. Inasa Mt. Inasa Mt. Inasa Mt. Nabekanmuri Tateyama Tagami Oura-sen -6-

Topic2 Dejima Past and Present Dejima, which was an

reclaimed post Meiji Changes in the Shoreline of

Composed of two pictures showing land reclamation

1884 Title: Nagasaki Ko-zu Topic2 The Restoration of

Bridge by 2017 Reconstructed Edo street Dejima at

new buildings in 2017-5- Planned location for the

4 Topic2 Dejima Past and Present Dejima, which was an island in the Edo Period, had it s surrounding area reclaimed post Meiji Changes in the Shoreline of Nagasaki Port (Comparison with the Edo Period) Composed of two pictures showing land reclamation plans taken in 1997 and Picture of the year 1884 Title: Nagasaki Ko-zu Topic2 The Restoration of Dejima We aim to complete construction of the Main Bridge by 2017 Reconstructed Edo street Dejima at the time We will complete the reconstruction of 6 new buildings in Planned location for the construction of the Main Bridge Aerial photograph of Dejima(taken in 2012)

5 Topic3 Nagasaki Saruku We promote town experience sightseeing where you can experience Nagasaki s unique history and culture and can enjoy the seasons. Saruku is Nagasaki dialect for strolling around town! Our mascot character Nagasaki-saruku -7- Creating a City That s Enjoyable on Foot Gateway to the Land (Nagasaki Station Area) Maintenance to increase flexibility between the gateway and each area Increasing the allure of each area s individuality Shindaiku Area 市 Nakashima River/ Tera-machi/ Maruyama 和 A town of casual shops and markets A bustling and refined town with a Japanese appearance Gateway to the Sea (Matsugae Area) 洋 Town Axis Haman-machi / Douza Dejima 中商 Kan-nai/ Shinchi Higashi Yamate/ Minami Yamate Nagaski city -8- A bustling town where you can experience Nagasaki culture A town where you can come into contact with China and enjoy Chinese food A district of international exchange that is overflowing with a foreign atmosphere

6 Creating a New Nagasaki Through Connections and Creation...The Entirety of Nagasaki Makes Its Debut! Listening to opinions of locals Accurate understanding/ verification of information Revision of plans/ creation of new measures Preservation/ Use of Nagasaki s Merchant Houses The Maintenance of Sidewalks The Enrichment of Public Toilets Hard-side Examples of Action Taken to Create a Town That s Enjoyable on Foot Soft-side Iwanaga Baijuken Street Lights Pre-Maintenance Post- Maintenance Rose Challenge Turning toilets for the disabled into toilets for everyone Pre-Maintenance Post- Maintenance Promotional Video Production Teramachi-doori We are helping the locals and student civic activities to fill the streets with lights, as the first measure to building a town with everyone. Gardens in Western buildings in Higashi and Minami Yamate Hamanmachi Nagaski city -10-

The entrance by land to Nagasaki will be changing greatly!

The entrance by land to Nagasaki will be changing greatly! The Nagasaki station building and the plazas in front of the station will be newly developed! With the opening of the Shinkansen, a new set of