"Kawaii" has become a common language around the world as a word that fosters Japanese pop culture. Nagasaki City, which has a unique history of being a gateway for overseas trade during the period of national isolation and a crossroads of foreign cultures, is also littered with cute things that attract visitors.
Everyone has their own way of feeling it, but here we introduce a variety of ``kawaii'', such as ``kawaii'' that is a modern interpretation of historical trends, and ``kawaii'' from a gourmet perspective that looks great on social media. Once you get on the tram, which has a retro atmosphere, you'll start touring the cuteness of Nagasaki. Why not start on a journey to meet cute people while visiting tourist attractions?

Nagasaki Electric Tramway "One-day train ticket"
 

<September 1, XNUMX>Social Media“Adult cute” parfait that looks great

"Start your tour of Nagasaki's cuteness at KYUSHU TEA SHOP. This is a saryo that offers popular parfaits and Japanese tea courses (reservations required) with carefully selected ingredients and a form that looks great on social media. Our parfaits, made with seasonal ingredients, are a feast for the eyes and palate every time you visit. There is also a wide selection of take-out drinks made with tea. After taking out, please go to the nearby "Peace Park". Menus and merchandise other than parfaits are available without reservations. On this day, I went out with a Nagasaki Matcha Latte in hand, where the matcha was made right in front of me.

KYUSHU TEA SHOP
6F-11, Sasaki Building, 1-102 Matsuyamacho, Nagasaki City
Get off at “Heiwa Koen” tram stop and walk for 2 minutes.
Thursdays 11:00-15:00 / Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays 12:00-16:30
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays
*Please check Instagram etc. before visiting the store.
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<2> Mosaic murals with cultural value

Next, get off the tram at the ``Nagasaki Ekimae'' tram stop and head to the ``26 Japanese Saints Memorial Museum.'' This is a facility that introduces the culture of Christianity and the messages of those who were martyred due to its persecution. It was designed by Kenji Imai, the architect who introduced Gaudi to Japan, and is also known for his work on art and decoration. Also pay attention to the mosaic mural made of pottery shards on the side of the memorial hall. You should be able to feel the cultural value not only on the walls, but also on the doors and everywhere else in the building.

〈26 Japanese Saints Memorial Hall〉
7-8 Nishizakacho, Nagasaki City
Take the tram bound for ``Hotaru Chaya'' or ``Sofukuji'' from the ``Heiwa Koen'' tram stop, get off at the ``Nagasaki Ekimae'' tram stop, and walk for 5 minutes.
095-822-6000
9:00~ 17: 00
Admission fee: General 500 yen/High school/junior high school student 300 yen/Elementary school student 150 yen
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<3> Sweet and delicious sugar confectionery representing Nagasaki

Walking from Suwa Shrine8"Senjuan Nagasakiya", which is located a minute away, is a long-established store founded in 4. Sugar spread from Dejima, Nagasaki, which was a gateway for overseas trade, to the rest of the country via the Nagasaki Highway. In Nagasaki, where generous use of sugar, which was a luxury item at the time, was considered "hospitality," a unique sweets culture blossomed. ``Nagasaki Fukei'' made by the store is a traditional Nagasaki confectionery made with rice flour called ``Kousako.'' The motif typical of Nagasaki is very adorable and has a simple sweetness.

<Senjuan Nagasakiya>
4-10 Shindaikucho, Nagasaki City
Take the train bound for “Hotaru Chaya” from the “Nagasaki Ekimae” tram stop, get off at the “Shindaikucho” tram stop and walk for 2 minutes.
095-822-0543
9:00~ 18: 30
Closed on Sundays
 

<September 4, XNUMX>"Retro and cute mugs available at Dejima

To go from Senjuan Nagasakiya to Dejima, take the tram bound for Ishibashi from the Shindaikucho tram stop and get off at the Nishihamacho tram stop. With the Dejima Omotemon Bridge, you can now enter and exit Dejima by crossing it just like in the old days. It is an artificial island created by order of the Tokugawa shogunate, and during the period of national isolation, it played a vital role as the only window for Western trade. The buildings and scenery from that time are being restored, making you feel as if you have traveled back in time. The Kapitan room uses karakami, an art paper that was brought to Japan from the Tang Dynasty, as wallpaper, and has an impressive interior that is typical of Nagasaki, with a harmonious mix of modern Western furniture and tableware. As you can see, the mug has a retro design with a karakami motif used as interior decoration. You can purchase it at the "Dejima Museum Shop". How about a souvenir from your trip to Nagasaki?

Dejima
6-1 Dejimacho, Nagasaki City
Take the train bound for "Ishibashi" from the "Suwa Shrine" tram stop, get off at the "Nishihamacho" tram stop and walk for 4 minutes.　　　　　
■The nearest station is "Dejima" tram stop.
095-821-7200(Dejima General Information Center)
8:00~21:00 (last entry 20:40) *Dejima Museum Shop 9:00-18:00
Admission fee: Adults 520 yen/High school students 200 yen/Elementary school and junior high school students 100 yen
 

<5> Minami-Yamate’s sacred place for “glamorous shaved ice”

``Petit Coan Café'', located right next to the road leading to Oura Cathedral and Glover Garden, is the eat-in space of the popular Western confectionery shop ``French Confectionery Coan Coan'', where you can enjoy not only purchased cakes but also the popular shaved ice throughout the year. Masu. The shaved ice made with fluffy, light ice that melts in your mouth, seasonal fruits and sauces changes every month. At the time of the photo shoot, March was ``Exquisite Pistachio'' and ``Amaou Zukushi.'' During the hotter months, there will be more varieties. Please use it as a place to take a break during the "Minami-Yamate Tour" where you can feel the exotic atmosphere.

Petit Coan Cafe
3-6 Matsugaedamachi, Nagasaki City Ikemori Building 1F
Take the train bound for "Ishibashi" from the "Nishihamacho" tram stop, get off at the "Oura Cathedral" tram stop and walk for 1 minute.
095-827-8810(French sweets Koan Koan)
■Please check Instagram in advance for business dates and times.
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<September 6, XNUMX>"“Kawaii” lies in traditional Chinese beauty.

"After doing the Higashi-Yamate Meguri, walk straight to the Nagasaki Confucius Shrine. This is Japan's only authentic Chinese-style mausoleum, with magnificent traditional beauty throughout. It has a long history and is known for being built in 1893 (Meiji 26) by the cooperation of the Qing government and overseas Chinese living in Japan. In recent years, it has become a popular spot for cosplay photography. The cute thing I found here is the ``Hanfu experience'' where you can wear ``Hanfu'', the traditional Chinese ethnic clothing, and take a commemorative photo. Why not immerse yourself in a foreign world?


Nagasaki Confucius Shrine Museum of Chinese History
3 minutes walk from “Oura Cathedral” tram stop
10-36 Ouramachi, Nagasaki City
095-824-4022
9:30~18:00 (Last entry 17:30)
Open all year round
Admission fee: Adults 660 yen/High school students 440 yen/Elementary school and junior high school students 330 yen
Hanfu experience experience fee: 1,500 yen, last reception 16:00