First, my friend and I went to Atomic Bomb Museum. Many people know Japan is the only country had actually atomic bomb used, Hiroshima and Nagasaki. There is a museum in Hiroshima too. Both of museums are filled with the hard-to-see pictures and remains to show the fact how cruel the aftermath. You just have to see them in person, even it is only exhibition, even though you won't find any glimpse of the terrible incident in the cheerful street of Nagasaki, you just have to go there and imagine. Those exhibit at the museum are not happening now, but still give you goose bumps and voiceless scream of fear. There is a huge iron construction twisted like a candy, by the blast. The wind 200m/sec bent it. Can you imagine such a force, a wind can do something like that? The museum was well displayed and explained, I could not take my eyes off of them. Even I knew the atomic bomb was terrible, how little I know about it. I believe all the people whose work is related to an atomic bomb now should go both Hiroshima & Nagasaki. Of course they know all about how dangerous it is, but there is something more they should feel.
We walked to the Peace Park. It was such a beautiful day. Still, I could not help being depressed how little I can do to make a better world. I want to do something but what can I do really?? This might be many people's question. There were lots of people visiting the museum and Peace Park, this is a good thing I think. I hope more people become aware of the importance of peace....Well, I should quit talking about all my thoughts. There is a big statue, pointing one hand above reminding the atomic bomb and the other hand to the side symbolizing peace. I took a picture in front of this Peace Statue. This time, it was not just a fun picture with all my girlfriends like we took 20 years ago but a picture reminds me of being here in Nagasaki. I bought a T-shirts at the museum. It says "May the circle of peace grow!", I really hope so.
Then we took a train again, went to Dejima. Japan had closed to other countries for a long time, but Netherland stayed in touch for the purpose of importing goods and knowledge. So government filled the ocean and made a closed land of Dejima as Dutch residence. Recently this Dejima was reconstructed and became more like a life size museum. It was very interesting to see another country's culture being adopted within Japanese. They had chandeliers and a big dining table set and western furniture on Japanese Tatami floor. Cabbages, tomatoes, potatoes are a few of the many things Dutch introduced to Japan. The episode they had to have a "winter party" instead of Christmas was funny, they could not openly cerebrate Christmas since Christianity was banned that time. 
We also hit "Spectacles Bridge" where the oldest stone bridge, build in 1634, looks like eyeglasses because of its reflection on the river. It is quite cute. Nagasaki has a China Town as well. There are temples Chinese people built to prove they were not Christian. Being a christian in Japan at that time of ban was totally different story, and bears tragic history. After Christianity was finally allowed, a church was build in 1864 by French missionaries. This Oura Catholic Church in Nagasaki is the oldest church in Japan. I am usually more interested temples and shrines, but I would like to see the Church if I have time. Nagasaki harbor had been the only opening to the outside world. You can see many different culture influence, Nagasaki is very unique city. And it offers a beautiful night view! :)
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