Local Spirit Record
Nagasaki
長崎
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Fig 1. View of NagasakiLocal Archives
Nagasaki Knowledge
Nagasaki is a port of tragic history and vibrant international culture. Its folklore blends Japanese spirits with Christian martyrdom and Chinese traditions.
Historical Context
The only port open to the West during the Edo period. The Hidden Christians survived here in secret for centuries.
Local Folklore
Unzen Jigoku (Hell) was the site of martyrdom, now a steaming landscape. The Lantern Festival celebrates Chinese spirits and gods.
Notable Locations
01
Unzen Jigoku
A geothermal 'hell' landscape, historically used for torture, now associated with the souls of martyrs and oni.
⚠️ Oni / Martyrs' Spirits
02
Spectacles Bridge
A famous stone bridge in Nagasaki city, rumored to be a site for ghostly sightings.
⚠️ Yurei
03
Gunkanjima
The abandoned 'Battleship Island', a modern ghost town filled with the atmosphere of its former inhabitants.
⚠️ Modern Ghosts
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