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Profile
Nagasaki Prefecture is located in the westernmost part of Japan and has approximately 600 islands. Its gross area is 4,089 km2 — 36th out 47 prefectures in Japan in terms of area size. Although it does not cover too large an area, Nagasaki Prefecture has the second longest coastline, following Hokkaido, because of a great number of islands. Its tangled coasts have created many a picturesque scenery here and there, as well as blessed its inhabitants with rich fishing grounds.
Nagasaki has openly accepted foreign culture for a long time. Nagasaki was the only open port for foreign countries in Japan during the 200 years the Japanese government kept a closed-door policy.The Portuguese, Dutch and Chinese brought a great number of different customs, cultures and religions, influencing the formation of the unique culture Nagasaki has today. Nowadays, one can often imagine life in those days through traditional events and festivals in Nagasaki. Such historical background has some influence on Nagasaki people who are friendly to foreigners.
Climate
| Spring | Summer |
Autumn |
Winter |
Mar., Apr., May |
June., July., Aug. |
Sep., Oct., Nov. |
Dec., Jan., Feb. |
It’s warm. Cherry blossoms and azalea will bloom. |
It’s very hot and humid. Lots of rain during Tsuyu, a rainy season, and some typhoons mainly in August. |
Cool breeze. |
It’s cold. Sometimes it snows a little. |
Monthly Temperature, Humidity and Precipitation in Nagasaki (2009)
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Jan |
Feb. |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Yearly |
Average Temperature °C |
6.6 | 10.3 | 12.0 | 15.6 | 19.6 | 22.8 | 26.3 | 28.1 | 25.1 | 19.9 | 13.8 | 9.2 | 17.4 |
Average Humidity % |
67 | 68 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 76 | 80 | 72 | 67 | 61 | 69 | 66 | 68 |
Total Precipitation mm |
56.5 | 156.0 | 181.0 | 102.5 | 101.5 | 305.0 | 414.5 | 74.0 | 51.0 | 150.0 | 140.5 | 68.5 | 1801 |