I was born and raised in the Nishi-Isahaya district of Isahaya City until I graduated from high school and entered university in Fukuoka. It took about 40 minutes by car from my parents' house to Nagasaki city, and about 30 minutes by train to Nagasaki station, so when I was little, I had a strong impression that it was a town where you could go out on the weekends rather than a town where you could casually hang out. hey.
My favorite memory from my childhood is"Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium"is. I didn't know it at the time, but it had the largest number of penguin species in the world. I was always excited from the morning on days when I could meet cute and unique penguins. The sight of penguins walking on the adjacent beach is unforgettable. How many times have you been there? I still love penguins.

I have many memories of going out. Every year when I was in elementary school, my family and I"Nagasaki Lantern Festival"I went to As a child, I was so excited to see red and pink colors and swirls of light brightening up the entire city, and I also have fond memories of seeing a pig's head displayed at the venue and almost losing my nerve. When I saw the dragon dance for the first time, I just thought, ``That's cool.'' When I became an adult, I realized that it was actually Chinese culture, and was able to reaffirm the depth of Nagasaki's history. Speaking about the Lantern Festival, I secretly enjoyed street food and ate ``Kakuni Manju'' and ``Hatoshi'' every year.
In the summer, my family"Iojima Beach"I used to go there often. The emerald green sea was beautiful. Going into the sea, cycling, enjoying barbecues...I have so many sparkling memories.

It was about a 30 minute train ride from Isahaya Station to Nagasaki Station, so when I was a high school student, I often went to Nagasaki City with my friends after club activities on the weekends. (Mirai Nagasaki) Coco Walk and Amu Plaza Nagasaki are ironclad, right? I also liked the atmosphere around Dejima, so I often went to Yume Town Yumesaito and strolled around Dejima Wharf. I think everyone of my generation likes it, but it's held in the summer."Nagasaki Minato Festival"I went there like every year. Nagasaki port andNagasaki Mizubenomori ParkI still want to see the fireworks every year. I really like it, including the location.

In fact, I am currently working as an experience writer and illustrator for the web magazine "Play Mag," which aims to have fun in Nagasaki.I am currently working as an experience writer and illustrator for the web magazine "Play Mag," which offers activities such as making "Nagasaki grouper" and walking around Nagasaki's foreign settlements, which are held every fall. I help write practice reports before the performance of the Nagasaki Kunchi festival, as well as articles and cover art to convey the charms of Nagasaki.
Now that I have graduated from a university in Fukuoka and am currently working as an illustrator in Tokyo, I am very happy to be able to learn about a town with which I have connections. Speaking in this context, I lived in Nagasaki until I was 18 years old, so as an adult I was able to get to know Nagasaki again, and I learned a lot every day, including the Japanese, Chinese, and Dutch culture.
Nagasaki's normal life is a wonder of the world. There is also a special article like this in ``Travel Nagasaki'', but as I read it, I realize that Nagasaki City has many unique cultures and customs that were born from interaction with foreign countries. To say the least, I feel that it is a very nice town.

play mag“Yoshifuku Honoka’s experience article”

I believe that the history that has been nurtured up until now is rooted in every corner of the city. Personally, I like the atmosphere of Dejima. The rest is gourmet. Nagasaki is known for soul foods such as Champon and Turkish rice, but Nagasaki is also a ``sashimi city'' where you can enjoy seasonal fish. We would like everyone who visits to try out Nagasaki gourmet food.
After enjoying walking around town, be sure to head out to Shianbashi Bridge at night. The Shianbashi area, a town illuminated by neon lights, is filled with a nostalgic atmosphere that is similar to my style.

Nagasaki Is Sashimi City