When I arrived in Shimabara, I first went to Shimabara Castle.

I climbed the stairs of the castle tower up to the 5th floor to the observation deck, where I took pictures.

I am looking out over the Ariake Sea.

I am taking pictures of that sea, a wonderfully beautiful sea.

But what was I thinking at that moment?

I wondered if I could see China in the far distance.

Reference

Japanese https://note.com/yasuharunagura/n/n87fe9915ae9c