A New Year Trip to Nagasaki
"OMG! Already December!?" I exclaimed.
It's been ten years since I started teaching simple English to my pupils. When they were primary pupils, I used to organise some events such as Halloween or Christmas parties. But this year, I stopped doing them. It's because the pupils grew up, the oldest one is 18 while the youngest ones are 12. They expected my presents. Instead, they enjoy with their friends. It's a bit sad but I am glad that they are getting independent of me.
Nevertheless, I feel something empty in my mind.
"OK! I'll set for travelling to somewhere."
This time, I chose Kyushu. I have some reasons for that.
Firstly, I have some friends who I met in London during my studying. As I hadn't seen them for ages, I grew to feel like seeing them. Moreover, they live in Kumamoto, where had massive earthquakes last May. It was good for me to see the place in my eyes.
Secondly, Japanese history couldn't be described without Kyushu. Especially, Nagasaki. As you know, Nagasaki has a tragic history, which atomic bomb was dropped in 1945. The atomic bomb was a different type of ones of Hiroshima. Nagasaki's one more badly damaged because of plutonium. Nagasaki, however, has more outstanding events through Japanese history. One is that it was the first place to be introduced Christianity. There was a big conflict between the government and devout Christians, one of whom was Shiro Amakusa. The other is only Dejima in part of Nagasaki was opened to Holland and China during closing to overseas.
Nagasaki, which I have now much better impression than I expected. How can I describe it... but definitely here, Nagasaki is worth visiting. Food, fantastic night views of Nagasaki port, peace, anyway, brilliant!
My life in Nagoya, located in centre of Japanese main island, between Osaka and Tokyo, the third biggest city, following former bigger cities... Enough because it is quite tough. It seems for me people's happiness is getting into famous local universities or companies.
"Life is not like that."
Realised this while watching people set off to somewhere.
There was a big cruise with many people waving to us. Back music of Taiko (Japanese drums ) matched farewell.
"Happy new year!" people called out from the cruise.
"Thank you!"
When I reached there, it was just before sunset. After the cruise set off, it was already dark. The lights of the cruise were reflected the surface of the sea.
"So long!" the people were calling out waiving their hands to us.
"Take care!" We called back and waved.
I just glanced at the lady next to me, who was a over middle-aged blond haired, wiped her eyes out. Actually we all were strangers but I understood her feelings. We were standing to see them off for 30 minutes. While doing that, gradually we were getting more emotional and sentimental. As if they had been old friends with me. I, however, love this moment. It is like very human.
Finally, I recommend you to visit Nagasaki if you come to Japan.
Secondly, Japanese history couldn't be described without Kyushu. Especially, Nagasaki. As you know, Nagasaki has a tragic history, which atomic bomb was dropped in 1945. The atomic bomb was a different type of ones of Hiroshima. Nagasaki's one more badly damaged because of plutonium. Nagasaki, however, has more outstanding events through Japanese history. One is that it was the first place to be introduced Christianity. There was a big conflict between the government and devout Christians, one of whom was Shiro Amakusa. The other is only Dejima in part of Nagasaki was opened to Holland and China during closing to overseas.
Nagasaki, which I have now much better impression than I expected. How can I describe it... but definitely here, Nagasaki is worth visiting. Food, fantastic night views of Nagasaki port, peace, anyway, brilliant!
My life in Nagoya, located in centre of Japanese main island, between Osaka and Tokyo, the third biggest city, following former bigger cities... Enough because it is quite tough. It seems for me people's happiness is getting into famous local universities or companies.
"Life is not like that."
Realised this while watching people set off to somewhere.
There was a big cruise with many people waving to us. Back music of Taiko (Japanese drums ) matched farewell.
"Happy new year!" people called out from the cruise.
"Thank you!"
When I reached there, it was just before sunset. After the cruise set off, it was already dark. The lights of the cruise were reflected the surface of the sea.
"So long!" the people were calling out waiving their hands to us.
"Take care!" We called back and waved.
I just glanced at the lady next to me, who was a over middle-aged blond haired, wiped her eyes out. Actually we all were strangers but I understood her feelings. We were standing to see them off for 30 minutes. While doing that, gradually we were getting more emotional and sentimental. As if they had been old friends with me. I, however, love this moment. It is like very human.
Finally, I recommend you to visit Nagasaki if you come to Japan.
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