Epicenter in Nagasaki

This monolith marks the exact spot below the Nagasaki explosion. Nagasaki is probably the most unlucky city in the world. Kokura was the primary target on Aug 9, but thick cloud cover sent Bockscar over to Nagasaki as the secondary target.

A Tribute to Peace

May 3rd 2008
I don't think a trip to Japan would be complete without a visit to either Hiroshima or Nagasaki. The horror inflicted on those 2 cities have unquestionably changed the world we live in. Understanding what happened and why is an important lesson which probably doesn't get the attention it should. Both are cities that have hundreds of years of history, but will forever be remembered instead for s ... read more

Asia » Japan » Hiroshima » Hiroshima

In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more

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