TWO WORLDS

Cradled by deep green mountains and sidling the East China Sea, the historic port city of Nagasaki plays a special role in Japanese history, extending far beyond its storied natural beauty. From the 17th to), which kept Japan completely closed off from the world and strongly regulated its trade relations. Dutch and Chinese trade was most prevalent during this period, resulting in a rich coalescence of Eastern and Western culture that defines each layer of the city, from an enduring love of fusion cuisine to its unique mix of architectural expression.