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Visiting Japan can be like transporting yourself to another world.  Life revolves around ancient traditions and the beauty of nature. 

Nagasaki

be certain to visit the spectacle bridge near Nagasaki.  This gorgeous ancient stone bridge resembles 2 glasses when viewed with the reflection of water flowing under the bridge and is a popular holiday maker stop.  Visiting the attractive red and yellow shrine known as Confucius Shrine and Museum of Natural History near Nagasaki can provide you with glimpses of Chinese treasures on loan form Beijing.  Chinatown goes back to the 17 th century and can be a paradise for food lovers visiting Japan.  Dejima is a synthetic island once used to constrict Dutch employees and now houses a museum and many historical buildings. 

On August 9, 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki.  Be sure to go to the museum dedicated to this tragedy when visiting Nagasaki as well as Nagasaki Peace Park.  Glover Gardens is an open air museum featuring 9 western style homes including Glover Mansion.  Nishizaka Hill located in Nagasaki is the site of a religious monument to the 20 6 martyrs who were crucified on this spot for practicing Christianity in the 1600′s. 

Tokyo

Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo is an engaging tourist stop and is a sushi lovers shangri la.  It’s the biggest wholesale market in Japan.  Asakusa in Tokyo is a preferred neighborhood filled with shops and restaurants along with the famous Senso church.  The East Gardens are located near the outside of the Imperial Palace and are open to the general public.  Yasukun jinja is the site of a large, torii gate that stands at the entrance to this shrine built in memory of those who were killed defending Japan.  Many officials still come and offer prayer annually on August 15, anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War. 

The Kabuki Theater hosts normal Japanese Kabuki performances and is found in the Ginza district.  The Edo Tokyo Museum displays artifacts and architecture showing Tokyo’s history.  Exhibits include replicas of a traditional Kabuki theater and the first Edo Castle.  The Hama Rikyo park is located next to Tokyo Bay and is one of the most attractive gardens in the town.  The Tokyo National Museum is a total must see with the largest collection of Eastern artifacts and artworks in the world.  It features over 100,000 pieces and room to display only 4,000 so exhibits are rotated constantly.  The Mori Art Museum is located in Roppong Hills, is one of Pacific Rim’s, largest collections of contemporary art. 

Hiroshima

While visiting Hiroshima, be sure to see the Hiroshima Peace memorial Museum.  This park remembers the explosion of the 1st atomic bomb.  It houses the Peace memorial Museum.  The Hiroshima Castle and the Atomic Dome are also must see sites when visiting Hiroshima.

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