Last additions - Nagasaki city 長崎市 |
![Filename=17_1810.jpg
Filesize=30KiB
Dimensions=400x300
Date added=Aug 14, 2005 17_1810.jpg](albums/nagasaki/hikoma/thumb_17_1810.jpg)
Photo museumAug 14, 2005
|
|
![Filename=16_1792.jpg
Filesize=14KiB
Dimensions=400x300
Date added=Aug 14, 2005 16_1792.jpg](albums/nagasaki/hikoma/thumb_16_1792.jpg)
Photo museumAug 14, 2005
|
|
![Filename=15_1610.jpg
Filesize=40KiB
Dimensions=300x400
Date added=Aug 14, 2005 15_1610.jpg](albums/nagasaki/hikoma/thumb_15_1610.jpg)
Grave of Ueno HikomaAug 14, 2005
|
|
![Filename=14_1605.jpg
Filesize=36KiB
Dimensions=400x291
Date added=Aug 14, 2005 14_1605.jpg](albums/nagasaki/hikoma/thumb_14_1605.jpg)
Grave of Ueno HikomaAug 14, 2005
|
|
![Filename=13_1601.jpg
Filesize=31KiB
Dimensions=400x300
Date added=Aug 14, 2005 13_1601.jpg](albums/nagasaki/hikoma/thumb_13_1601.jpg)
Grave of Ueno HikomaAug 14, 2005
|
|
![Filename=10_1771.jpg
Filesize=33KiB
Dimensions=400x300
Date added=Aug 14, 2005 10_1771.jpg](albums/nagasaki/hikoma/thumb_10_1771.jpg)
Description of Ueno Hikoma residence and studioIt says that Hikoma opened Japan's first photo studio here in 1862. Aug 14, 2005
|
|
![Filename=11_1774.jpg
Filesize=25KiB
Dimensions=400x300
Date added=Aug 14, 2005 11_1774.jpg](albums/nagasaki/hikoma/thumb_11_1774.jpg)
Site of Ueno Hikoma residence and studioAug 14, 2005
|
|
![Filename=12_1600.jpg
Filesize=36KiB
Dimensions=400x300
Date added=Aug 14, 2005 12_1600.jpg](albums/nagasaki/hikoma/thumb_12_1600.jpg)
Grave of Ueno HikomaAug 14, 2005
|
|
![Filename=09_1767.jpg
Filesize=26KiB
Dimensions=300x400
Date added=Aug 14, 2005 09_1767.jpg](albums/nagasaki/hikoma/thumb_09_1767.jpg)
Site of Ueno Hikoma residence and studioAug 14, 2005
|
|
![Filename=05_1648.jpg
Filesize=21KiB
Dimensions=400x300
Date added=Aug 14, 2005 05_1648.jpg](albums/nagasaki/hikoma/thumb_05_1648.jpg)
Ueno Hikoma birthplaceAug 14, 2005
|
|
![Filename=06_1649.jpg
Filesize=22KiB
Dimensions=400x300
Date added=Aug 14, 2005 06_1649.jpg](albums/nagasaki/hikoma/thumb_06_1649.jpg)
Ueno Hikoma birthplaceAug 14, 2005
|
|
![Filename=07_1645.jpg
Filesize=21KiB
Dimensions=300x400
Date added=Aug 14, 2005 07_1645.jpg](albums/nagasaki/hikoma/thumb_07_1645.jpg)
Ueno Hikoma birthplaceAug 14, 2005
|
|
![Filename=08_1772.jpg
Filesize=29KiB
Dimensions=400x300
Date added=Aug 14, 2005 08_1772.jpg](albums/nagasaki/hikoma/thumb_08_1772.jpg)
Site of Ueno Hikoma residence and studioHikoma opened Japan's first portrait studio here in 1862. The site is now occupied by a parking structure.Aug 14, 2005
|
|
![Filename=01_1568.jpg
Filesize=37KiB
Dimensions=400x298
Date added=Aug 14, 2005 01_1568.jpg](albums/nagasaki/hikoma/thumb_01_1568.jpg)
Statue of Ueno HikomaAug 14, 2005
|
|
![Filename=03_1564.jpg
Filesize=26KiB
Dimensions=300x400
Date added=Aug 14, 2005 03_1564.jpg](albums/nagasaki/hikoma/thumb_03_1564.jpg)
Statue of Ueno HikomaAug 14, 2005
|
|
![Filename=02_1557.jpg
Filesize=28KiB
Dimensions=300x400
Date added=Aug 14, 2005 02_1557.jpg](albums/nagasaki/hikoma/thumb_02_1557.jpg)
Statue of Ueno HikomaAug 14, 2005
|
|
![Filename=04_1561.jpg
Filesize=44KiB
Dimensions=375x500
Date added=Aug 14, 2005 04_1561.jpg](albums/nagasaki/hikoma/thumb_04_1561.jpg)
Statue descriptionAug 14, 2005
|
|
![Filename=028_1757.jpg
Filesize=18KiB
Dimensions=300x400
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 028_1757.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_028_1757.jpg)
Registry Shelf storing the names of atomic bomb victimsAug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=029_1759.jpg
Filesize=20KiB
Dimensions=300x400
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 029_1759.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_029_1759.jpg)
The Registry Shelf points to the hypocenter.Aug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=024_1736.jpg
Filesize=22KiB
Dimensions=300x400
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 024_1736.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_024_1736.jpg)
Remains of Urakami Cathedral wallNext to the hypocenter is this partial cathedral wall.Aug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=025_1743.jpg
Filesize=23KiB
Dimensions=400x300
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 025_1743.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_025_1743.jpg)
HypocenterAug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=030_1764.jpg
Filesize=23KiB
Dimensions=400x278
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 030_1764.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_030_1764.jpg)
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum entranceAug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=027_1756.jpg
Filesize=16KiB
Dimensions=300x400
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 027_1756.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_027_1756.jpg)
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum. Next to the hypocenter is the atomic bomb museum and registry shelf which stores the names of the atomic bomb victims.Aug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=020_1726.jpg
Filesize=22KiB
Dimensions=400x297
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 020_1726.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_020_1726.jpg)
Hypocenter of atomic bomb, adjacent to Peace parkAlmost right next to the Peace park is the hypocenter marker above which the bomb exploded. Often hoards of students on class trips can be see squatting here listening to a talk about this place.Aug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=021_1728.jpg
Filesize=27KiB
Dimensions=400x300
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 021_1728.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_021_1728.jpg)
Hypocenter of atomic bombA series of concentric circles emanate from the marker.Aug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=026_1739.jpg
Filesize=34KiB
Dimensions=300x400
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 026_1739.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_026_1739.jpg)
Memorial at hypocenterErected in July 1995 for the 50th anniversary.Aug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=023_1727.jpg
Filesize=50KiB
Dimensions=438x500
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 023_1727.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_023_1727.jpg)
Hypocenter descriptionAug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=017_1717.jpg
Filesize=21KiB
Dimensions=286x400
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 017_1717.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_017_1717.jpg)
Nagasaki atomic bomb peace park hypocenterAug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=016_1720.jpg
Filesize=21KiB
Dimensions=400x300
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 016_1720.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_016_1720.jpg)
Peace memorial from ChinaThe park also has peace monuments from various countries.Aug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=022_1730.jpg
Filesize=33KiB
Dimensions=300x400
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 022_1730.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_022_1730.jpg)
Hypocenter markerOn August 9, 1945 an atomic bomb exploded in the sky about 500 meters above the point where this monument now stands. The area within a 2.5 kilometer radius of the hypocenter was completely devastated.Aug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=013_1714.jpg
Filesize=13KiB
Dimensions=400x300
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 013_1714.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_013_1714.jpg)
Rear viewAug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=019_1679.jpg
Filesize=38KiB
Dimensions=294x400
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 019_1679.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_019_1679.jpg)
Peace memorial from CzechoslovakiaAug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=018_1678.jpg
Filesize=32KiB
Dimensions=284x400
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 018_1678.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_018_1678.jpg)
Peace memorial from GermanyAug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=015_1703.jpg
Filesize=32KiB
Dimensions=290x400
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 015_1703.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_015_1703.jpg)
Monument next to Peace StatueAug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=014_1704.jpg
Filesize=39KiB
Dimensions=345x500
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 014_1704.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_014_1704.jpg)
Peace Statue descriptionAug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=009_1708.jpg
Filesize=19KiB
Dimensions=400x312
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 009_1708.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_009_1708.jpg)
The closed eyes express a prayer for all war victims.Aug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=012_1713.jpg
Filesize=13KiB
Dimensions=400x300
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 012_1713.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_012_1713.jpg)
The left leg is poised for action to assist humanity.Aug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=010_1710.jpg
Filesize=15KiB
Dimensions=400x300
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 010_1710.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_010_1710.jpg)
The outstretched left hand symbolizes tranquility and world peace.Aug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=011_1711.jpg
Filesize=16KiB
Dimensions=300x400
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 011_1711.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_011_1711.jpg)
Aug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=005_1681.jpg
Filesize=23KiB
Dimensions=400x300
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 005_1681.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_005_1681.jpg)
Peace StatueSculptor was Seibo Kitamura.Aug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=006_1688.jpg
Filesize=22KiB
Dimensions=300x400
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 006_1688.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_006_1688.jpg)
The Peace Statue was built in Aug. 1955, the 10th anniversary of the bombing. The Peace Statue was modeled after popular wrestler Rikidozan.Aug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=008_1702.jpg
Filesize=14KiB
Dimensions=300x400
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 008_1702.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_008_1702.jpg)
The right hand points to the threat of nuclear weapons.The bronze statue is 10 meters tall.Aug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=007_1701.jpg
Filesize=25KiB
Dimensions=300x400
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 007_1701.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_007_1701.jpg)
The folded right leg symbolizes quiet meditation.Aug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=003_1677.jpg
Filesize=25KiB
Dimensions=400x300
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 003_1677.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_003_1677.jpg)
Path to Peace StatueAug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=001_1674.jpg
Filesize=30KiB
Dimensions=400x295
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 001_1674.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_001_1674.jpg)
Entrance to the Peace ParkAug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=004_1680.jpg
Filesize=22KiB
Dimensions=400x300
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 004_1680.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_004_1680.jpg)
Peace StatueEvery Aug. 9, the anniversary of the atomic bombing, a memorial service is held here.Aug 13, 2005
|
|
![Filename=002_1675.jpg
Filesize=19KiB
Dimensions=400x297
Date added=Aug 13, 2005 002_1675.jpg](albums/nagasaki/peacepark/thumb_002_1675.jpg)
Peace Fountain with the Peace Statue in the distanceA fountain of water was made for the victims who were desperate for water.Aug 13, 2005
|
|
|
|