Yoshinogari is actually in Saga prefecture rather nearer to Fukuoka than Nagasaki, however, its inclusion is valid because I went there, and it's my page OK? Right! That's got the ownership issue out of the way. This is actually a pretty interesting place as it contains the remains of an extremely large, moat protected community that dates back to the Yayoi period (300 BC - 300 AD). It was discovered quite by accident in 1986 whilst the ground was being prepared for the construction of a local economy-saving technology park. As a result, the local residents were delighted to find that instead, hordes of highly intelligent people with dirty hands and boots and that glazed visage of the truly bright, were digging holes in search of bones and broken pots. Such is the life of the archaeologist. What they found gives a fascinating insight into the life and growth of what began life as a small rice growing village, and later became a core town in the structure of the state. Unique burial practices, fine examples of metalwork and pottery and the strategically advanced layout of the town are all on display. They have even gone as far as reconstructing huts that you can explore, and watchtowers with authentically lethal wooden ladders up to the top level, thus affording a grandstand view of the extent of the site and the stunning scenery. Be warned however; an umbrella is vital for protection from the birds living in the thatched roof. It seems to be a sanctuary for sparrows with nervous tummies, and flighty as they are, their accuracy is both unerring and unnerving. The long-term plan is to construct an archaeological, interactive theme park along the lines of the Yorvik Viking Museum in York. It should then be a truly worthwhile place to visit, though the infrastructure will need beefing up before then. As for the patient local residents, they will have a new ticket office at the station to enjoy and the unabiding joy of having 2,000,000 new and happily shining faces to experience every summer.