Nagasaki Prefecture is located at the westernmost tip of Kyushu. It served as a gateway for cultural exchange between Japan and the West, offering a blend of mountain, sea, and exotic landscapes. The Spectacles Bridge (Meganebashi) in Nagasaki City is the oldest stone bridge in Japan, surrounded by beautiful hydrangeas in summer. Huis Ten Bosch recreates a Dutch town, featuring dreamy tulip fields and spectacular light shows. Gunkanjima (Battleship Island), a UNESCO World Heritage site, bears witness to modern industrial history. Saikaibashi Park offers stunning views of swirling tidal currents and cherry blossoms. Influenced by Nanban (Southern Barbarian) culture, local cuisine includes Castella cake, which is sweet and moist; Champon noodles, a hearty soup with pork, seafood, and vegetables; as well as Sasebo burgers, Goto beef, and Ariake seaweed, all local specialties.