Nagasaki is often reduced to a single chapter of its story, but the city that rebuilt itself after August 1945 is far more layered than most first-time visitors expect. For a first trip, the decision is not which of thirty sights to tick off — it’s what to prioritize, what to pair together, and what … Read more
Yes, Nagasaki is safe to visit — for solo travelers, first-time visitors to Japan, and families alike. Radiation from the 1945 atomic bombing is not a present-day health hazard, and the city’s current radiation levels are on par with natural background radiation. Official crime figures place Nagasaki Prefecture among the lowest in Japan. In practice, … Read more
Nagasaki is a city built on hills, and its tram lines thread between them. That geography is why “where to stay in Nagasaki” matters more than in a flatter city: the base you pick decides how many times you haul a suitcase across town, and how easily you can walk out for dinner once the … Read more