Yokohama: Quick Facts

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Nighttime view of Yokohama cityscape with Landmark Tower and illuminated buildings reflected in the harbor, and a brightly lit Ferris wheel in the Minato Mirai 21 district.

Map of East Asia highlighting the location of Yokohama, Japan, with a bold label and dot on the main island of Honshu, near Tokyo. Surrounding countries including China, Russia, North Korea, and South Korea are also shown, along with major seas such as the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean.

Yokohama Landmark Tower stands on the left above Yokohama Harbor, with modern white buildings and a large Ferris wheel visible to the right along the waterfront.

Skyline of Yokohama, Japan, featuring modern high-rise buildings, the Landmark Tower, and the waterfront with historic red brick warehouses along the port.

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