That's right, let's ask that person about Nagasaki's special stories. We will be interviewing people who have ties to Nagasaki and are full of love for Nagasaki. The name is ``NAGASAKI Knowledgeable Voice''. Please tell us what you think is special about Nagasaki!!
 

Please tell us about your love for Nagasaki.Who did you interview?
 

- Was it your first time working in Nagasaki?

In fact, my ancestors have always lived in Isahaya City, and I had deep connections with Nagasaki until my grandmother's generation. The Sumiyoshi family's grave is also in Nagasaki, and I used to come to visit it every year. When I was an elementary school student, when I went to visit a grave in the summer, I could see people practicing rowing in the sea... That was Peron's practice. I first learned about it after I started living in Nagasaki five years ago. So now I feel like I'm trying to piece together my memories of coming here when I was little. That is my connection to Nagasaki!

 

-What kind of city is Nagasaki City?

I think Nagasaki City has a culture of reaching out to tourists who are in trouble. I think I see this scene more often than any other place I've ever lived, and I feel the warmth of the people there. Last week, a group of five men were lost on the tram, and an old woman called out to them, asking them, "Where do you want to go?" When I realized that I was on a different train, another passenger said to the driver, ``I'm getting off the train, so could you open the door for me?'' I thought, ``There's also that kind of cooperative play.'' (laughs) I would also like to talk to them if I could, but unfortunately I haven't been able to do it yet. So from now on, if you come to Nagasaki City and are wandering around the station, I'll call out to you (lol).

 

- What is the charm that you noticed because you lived in Nagasaki?

What struck me most was the deliciousness of the fish. Nagasaki is also a city where you can catch a variety of fish, and since it's close to the fishing grounds, you can eat it right away, so it's fresh. Some people prefer sashimi that has been aged for a few days, but I prefer fresh, crunchy sashimi. I was so moved by the deliciousness of the sashimi that I started eating it a lot. I love it so much that I went fishing for the first time the other day. I thought, ``If I like it this much, I should go fishing!''

-What is your favorite time or story about spending time in Nagasaki City?

I love the beautiful sunset that I see at Mizube no Mori Park in the evening. I play the horn and my wife plays the trumpet, so I thought I'd like to play it at the beach, so we took it and played it toward the sea (lol). As I was playing, a foreigner came up to me and asked, "Is it OK to take a picture?" I thought I'd take a picture of it, but they seemed to want to take a picture of it blowing, so I took a picture with the setting sun in the background. They said it was "great" (lol).

-What are the highlights of Nagasaki that you would recommend to people from outside the prefecture?

I want you to enjoy your "night". Nagasaki City is famous for its night view, but I want to tell tourists that it's not just Mt. Inasa! I like the night view from Mt. Nabekanmuriyama the most. You can see Nagasaki from a wider area than from Mt. Inasa. When my friends come from outside of the prefecture, I usually take them there, and they all leave impressed. Also, most of the tourist facilities that tourists come to see are lit up, such as Oura Cathedral, Megane Bridge, and Peace Park, which look really beautiful. After all, it's different from daytime, and what appeals to me is different. I feel like I can feel what each person is saying to me even more. So I would like you to visit it at night as well.