Last post on Nagasaki

The US was supposed to bomb Kokura but because it was very cloudy above Kokura, they decided instead to bomb Nagasaki.

I was quite undecided on whether or not to visit the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki because let's face it, it's not a very fun or happy place to visit on holiday but...

This is the Peace Park (平和公園） :

 The plaque says (bear with my Japanese,not so sure I'm doing this accurately): I was too thirsty to bear it anymore. There was a film of oil-like substance on the surface of the water. But I really wanted the water so badly that I drank the water, oil floating on it and all.

The right hand points to the atomic bomb, the left hand to peace. His words area really beautiful in Japanese.

The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum was quite nearby. 

 The place was really sombre. Kinda depressing but also hopeful for a better future. A future without nuclear wars or atomic bombs. Prayers for peace.

 This was a clock they found after the bombing. stuck at the moment the bomb hit. Really haunting.

 It was really sad. I honestly hope no president seriously ever considers it necessary to wreak such terrible devastation on another country again. I think it should be compulsory for EVERY country's leader to visit this museum. I think every child should visit this museum.

On a lighter note, we went to the restaurant claiming to have created Chawan Mushi! It's called 吉宗。

 I love the old traditional look.

It must have been the largest chawan mushi I'd ever eaten. Huge! hahahaha...It had tons of stuff in it. I won't say it's the best I've ever eaten, but it was pretty smooth and really satisfying. It was also fun to eat, finding out what's inside.

Oh dear. Chibu stop playing with your food!