
▲ The nostalgic romance of Nagasaki’s streetcars.
Reported and photographed by Chen Hanyin / Nagasaki
Located on Japan’s Kyushu Island, Nagasaki is one of the country’s major port cities in the west. The rumble of its streetcars carries travelers through this nostalgic and elegant city. This land, shaped by centuries of history and a blend of diverse cultures, boasts a vintage charm that’s worth exploring in detail.

▲ The Sandanbashi Ramen shop has a 40-year history.
When in Nagasaki, you must try “Chankonabe Ramen.” This Sandanbashi Ramen shop has been around for 40 years and is located right on the bustling shopping street of Sightseeing-dori. After a day of retail therapy, you can head straight here for a hearty meal. The aroma wafts out from the storefront, and the shop, which can accommodate about 15 people, has its walls covered with autographs from Japanese celebrities—Fukuyama Masaharu and Miura Haruma have even dined here. With such star power, it’s no wonder the place is so popular.

▲ Many famous Japanese personalities have come here to enjoy authentic Nagasaki Chankonabe Ramen.

▲ Autographs of Fukuyama Masaharu and Miura Haruma.
The signature of Nagasaki Chankonabe Ramen is its generous serving of vegetables, meat, and seafood. Unlike typical Japanese ramen that often has a Chinese-cuisine influence, its broth is rich and flavorful, and the abundance of toppings ensures a deeply satisfying meal. Also, the big pot of soy-simmered items is an absolute must-order—whether it’s fish cakes, radish, or kamaboko, everything is incredibly flavorful. It’s the perfect warm comfort food to soothe your soul on a cold winter day.

▲ Chankonabe Ramen is packed with ingredients—you’ll be full from all the veggies.

▲ Don’t miss the soy-simmered dishes—the fish cakes and radish are super flavorful.
Sightseeing-dori, Sandanbashi Chankonabe Ramen (Sandanbashi Ramen) Address: 6-17 Hamacho, Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, 850-0853, Japan
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