Nagasaki City, located in the Kyushu region, has long developed as the center of a maritime nation. Having suffered the damage of an atomic bomb during the war, the city continues to advocate for the abolition of nuclear weapons. It has also become a global center of international peace and culture. Designated a core city in 1997, it supports the economy of Nagasaki Prefecture as the prefectural capital. Every August, a moment of silence is held at Peace Park for those who died in the war. This moment is not only visited by locals, but also by many people from around the world. Castella cakes and champon noodles, which are famous throughout the country, are some of the city's major specialties. Other local specialties include spiny lobster and yellowtail, which the city is proud of.