Reasons to Choose Japan
Life in Japan by Specific Areas
Nagasaki
Summary
It is located in the warmest Kyushu region, and is surrounded by the beautiful sea. It is attractive with blessed abundant marine products and its rich nature. The land is historic and the shipbuilding industry is thriving.
*This map does not include topographical features and island areas and does not cover the entire area of Japan.
Access
- If arriving by plane
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There is also Tsushima Yamaneko Airport in Nagasaki Prefecture's Tsushima area, and Goto Tsubaki Airport in the Goto area.
From Tokyo
Haneda Airport
2 hoursNagasaki Airport
- If arriving by Shinkansen or train
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From Tokyo
Tokyo Station
6 hours 33 minutesNagasaki Station
Famous places / spots recommended by locals
Unzenjigoku
It is the main spot in the hot spring town, where hot springs welling up everywhere and steam is closing in. The scene is just like hell ... You can also try hot spring eggs steamed in Unzen Jigoku.
Gunkanjima(Hashima)
It is an island located about 19km southwest of Nagasaki Port. In 2015, it was registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site. It was also a location for making anime, and you are able to experience the history of Japanese coal industry from a cruise.
Foods recommended by locals
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Nagasaki Champon
"Nagasaki Champon" is so famous that chain stores are opened all over the country. It is popular as a noodle dish that uses plenty of vegetables. In Nagasaki, it has been popular at home for a long time.
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Nagasaki Kasutera
Nagasaki once prospered as an important trading port with the West. Therefore, Castella was the first Western sweets that entered Japan through Nagasaki. It has spread all over the country and is now popular as "Nagasaki Castella".
Climate (temperature / precipitation)
Nagasaki Prefecture is characterized by low overall temperature differences throughout the year. Hot and humid climate is common from the rainy season into the summer, making for dreary days.
Monthly temperature/precipitation
(Source: Japan Meteorological Agency)
Cost of living
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Rent
42,818 yen
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Electricity, gas, and water costs
8,306 yen
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Ramen
(Eating out)
760 yen
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White bread (1 kg)
522 yen
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Milk (1ℓ)
263 yen
*Source
- Rent
“Housing and Land Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Average rent per month (excluding free rent) for privately rented apartments/houses (exclusively residential dwelling) with a total floor area of 29m2 or less in each prefectural capital - Electricity, gas, and water costs
“Family Income and Expenditure Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Per capita expenditure calculated as the monthly average of total annual expenditures on utilities (electricity, gas, and water) per household in each prefectural capital, divided by the average number of members in each household - Eating out (Ramen) / White bread (1kg) / Milk (1ℓ)
“Retail Price Survey (Trend Survey): August 2024,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Related links
Number of international students by country
Nepal
China
Vietnam
Total number of international students in Japan: 279,274
Total number of international students in Nagasaki Prefecture: 2,219
Based on 2023 “Annual Survey of International Students in Japan”
List of universities in each area
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