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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.
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Landmark Tower

building, Yokohama, Japan
Also known as: Yokohama Landmark Tower
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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.
Landmark Tower The Landmark Tower rising above Yokohama Harbor.

The Landmark Tower is a skyscraper located in Yokohama, Japan. Completed in 1993, it stands as the tallest building in Japan, with 70 stories. It is a prominent feature of the Minato Mirai 21 district and a significant part of the Tokyo-Yokohama metropolitan area, which is the largest urban agglomeration in Japan. The tower is a key element of Yokohama's business district and a symbol of the city's modern development.12

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  2. Tokyo-Yokohama Metropolitan Area - Building styles
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