Goto Islands (Enjoying the Remote Islands Series)

Experience the charm of the Goto Islands, the setting for the 2022 morning drama "Fly Up!" ~It's a shame to talk about these islands only in terms of their "World Heritage Site" status!~

Recently, Japan's remote islands have been in the spotlight. Nagasaki's Goto Islands, home to the World Heritage Site "Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region," have been particularly popular. As their name suggests, the Goto Islands are made up of many islands, each with its own unique character. This makes them a place you'll want to visit again and again, and many people have even become so enthralled that they've moved there. While covering the classic tourist spots, this book carefully introduces the origins and historical background of the Goto Islands. In addition, new photographs convey the charm of the Goto Islands' architecture, nature, scenery, food, and more. This is a photo guidebook for the Goto Islands like no other.

[Contents] ◎Front Photogravure

◎Chapter 1: Enjoying the Goto Islands Through Data Fukue Island (Goto City) Kusaka Island (Goto City) Naru Island (Goto City) Nakamigoto Island, Wakamatsu Island, and Hi Island (Shinkamigoto Town) Ojika Island and Nozaki Island (Ojika Town) Uku Island (Sasebo City)

◎Chapter 2: Enjoying the Goto Islands Through People Fukue Island / Japanese Restaurant "Mochizuki" Owner and Chef Masaichiro Mochizuki Fukue Island / Hatanaka Kanko Building Co., Ltd. Representative Director Shigenori Hatanaka Husaka Island / Former Gorin Church Caretaker Tsubasa Nagamatsu Nakamigoto Island / Marumasu Co., Ltd. Representative Director Koichi Masuda Nakamigoto Island / Hatashita Co., Ltd. Representative Director Nao Hatashita Hi Island / Matsuzono Suisan Co., Ltd. Representative Director Matsuzono Bunsaku Ojika Island / Ofuroba Tateishi Mitsusuke, Hoteiza 2019 Leader Kidera Tomomi Nozaki Island / Nozaki Island Nature Study Village Director Maeda Hirotsugu

◎Chapter 3: Enjoying the Goto Islands through "Places" 《Fukue Island》 Dake Onidake / Osezaki Lighthouse / Daihoji Temple / Myojoin Temple / Miiraku and Tomozuna Stone / Ruins of Fukue Castle (Ishida Castle) / Imochiura Church / Fukue Shopping Street 《Kukajima》 Origami Observatory / Kugajima Tourist Exchange Center / Former Gorin Church / Jōya no Sake Martyrdom Site / Kugajima Camellia Primeval Forest 《Naru Island》 Egami Cathedral / Naru Senjojiki / Naru Island World Heritage Guidance Center / Yuming's Poetry Monument / Shirotake Observatory 《Nakatari Island》 Me Le Capy / Goto Udon Village / Chikusui-tei / Whale Hall Museum / Kaido Shrine / Yakatame Station / Funazaki Udon Museum / Aosagaura Cathedral / Ozo Church / Hiyamizu Church / Sakamoto Ryoma Square / Kashiragashima Cathedral / View from Kiri Church / Narao Shrine and Narao's Acorn Trees 《Wakamatsu Island/Hinoshima Island》 Harinomendo and Christian Caves / Hinoshima Stone Pagodas 《Ojika Island》 Traditional House Stay / Ojika Island Tourism / Goryo-daki / Jinokamishima Shrine / Ojika Cows / Pothos / Ojika Town History and Folklore Museum Nozaki Island Former Nokubi Church / Throne Stone / Funamori Village Site / Nozaki Island Deer Uku Island Tokoji Temple / Kamishima Shrine / Taira no Iemori Landing Site / Tsushimase Lighthouse / Yaku Shrine Souvenirs of the Goto Islands

Chapter 4: Enjoying the Goto Islands on a Multifaceted Level The Goto Islands: A 300-Year Battle for New Technology and Culture The History of Hidden Christians Remaining in Various Places on the Goto Islands Nagasaki Prefecture, boasting the largest number of churches in Japan, boasts approximately 5 The Goto Islands: Home to 0 Churches Yosuke Tetsukawa, the Father of Church Architecture, Supported the Prayers of Hidden Christians

◎Chapter 5: Background Information Things to Keep in Mind When Island-Traveling Things to Keep in Mind When Traveling by Boat Contact Information for Each Island

◎Column Remote Island Cards / Workcation on Fukue Island / The Charm of Goto as Told by an Immigrant / Aidan / Kankoro Mochi

[Author Profile] Yohko Goto After working in the planning, sales, and editing of information magazines and corporate PR, she went independent. She currently works as a media editor, writer, and PR supporter for small and medium-sized businesses. Her experience in developing and promoting tourism in Kyushu's various prefectures has enabled her to continue interacting with producers, business owners, and government officials throughout the region, and she believes the Goto Islands are a place she can call home.

[Media Information] Featured in Weekly Travel Journal (November 14, 2022) Featured in Fuji Yukan (November 17, 2022) Featured in Asahi Shimbun Evening Edition (December 16, 2022) Featured in Fun Fun Fukuoka (December 23, 2022)