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【大さん橋ふ頭】（神奈川県横浜市　旧国名：武蔵）
【大さん橋ふ頭】（神奈川県横浜市　旧国名：武蔵）
【大さん橋ふ頭】（神奈川県横浜市　旧国名：武蔵）
【大さん橋ふ頭】（神奈川県横浜市　旧国名：武蔵）
【大さん橋ふ頭】（神奈川県横浜市　旧国名：武蔵）
【大さん橋ふ頭】（神奈川県横浜市　旧国名：武蔵）
【大さん橋ふ頭】（神奈川県横浜市　旧国名：武蔵）
【大さん橋ふ頭】（神奈川県横浜市　旧国名：武蔵）
【大さん橋ふ頭】（神奈川県横浜市　旧国名：武蔵）
【大さん橋ふ頭】（神奈川県横浜市　旧国名：武蔵）
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【大さん橋ふ頭】（神奈川県横浜市　旧国名：武蔵）
【大さん橋ふ頭】（神奈川県横浜市　旧国名：武蔵）
【大さん橋ふ頭】（神奈川県横浜市　旧国名：武蔵）
【大さん橋ふ頭】（神奈川県横浜市　旧国名：武蔵）
【大さん橋ふ頭】（神奈川県横浜市　旧国名：武蔵）
【大さん橋ふ頭】（神奈川県横浜市　旧国名：武蔵）
【大さん橋ふ頭】（神奈川県横浜市　旧国名：武蔵）
【大さん橋ふ頭】（神奈川県横浜市　旧国名：武蔵）
【大さん橋ふ頭】（神奈川県横浜市　旧国名：武蔵）
【大さん橋ふ頭】（神奈川県横浜市　旧国名：武蔵）
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[Osanbashi Pier] (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, former province name: Musashi)

Yokohama continues to develop as a port city, maintaining its powerful yet elegant appearance. The wharf, which is indispensable in modern ports, has also changed its nature as a two-sided figure in the timeline of the city of Yokohama and world history. The first wharf was built in Yokohama in 1859, when the port was opened based on the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between the United States and Japan. Two hastily constructed piers, one on the east side and one on the west side, were built by the shogunate, but they were easily affected by wind and waves, and many issues remained regarding their convenience. So in 1867, the so-called "Elephant's Trunk" was built. The nickname was given to the curved wharf, which was built by renovating the eastern wharf built by the shogunate, to allow it to deflect waves, and to this day it is widely loved by citizens as a keyword that symbolizes Yokohama. Zō-no-hana played an active role in the coming Meiji era, not only serving as a stage for the trade of many products, but also witnessing the historic moment of the departure of the Iwakura Mission in 1871. This scene is depicted in a painting familiar from textbooks, eloquently telling of the euphoria of early Yokohama and modern Japan. By the middle of the Meiji era, the volume of goods coming to Yokohama had increased, and the port facilities to accommodate them needed to be remodeled. A pier was opened by extending the base of Zō-no-hana toward the sea, allowing large ships to dock. This pier, completed in 1894, was affectionately known as the "Meriken Wharf," and was repeatedly extended as if to publicize Japan's growth both at home and abroad, and large ships such as the "Hikawa Maru" arrived and departed here. The Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 devastated the city along with Zo-no-hana, but thanks to the strong support of politicians and business leaders including Hara Sankei (1868-1939), it was quickly restored. As one of Japan's largest wharves, Osanbashi Pier continued to drive Japan's industrial development. Immediately after the Pacific War, it was requisitioned by the occupying forces along with other areas of Yokohama, but it was soon returned to Japanese hands and once again played a leading role in Japan's reconstruction. A particularly noteworthy event was the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. As it was expected to welcome an unprecedented number of foreign tourists, Osanbashi Pier was remodeled and a spacious two-story international passenger ship terminal was built. At the same time, the nature of trading ships was changing due to the global energy shift, and new wharves were being built one after another in Yokohama Port, so Osanbashi Pier was primarily used to welcome passenger ships, especially super-large passenger ships such as cruise ships. In 1995, about 100 years after its construction, a decision was made to completely renovate the facility to address its aging. The largest competition in Japan at the time was held, and 660 applications came in from both Japan and overseas. The proposal selected was from the London-based architectural firm Foreign Office Architects. The Yokohama Port Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal, designed based on the FOA proposal, opened in time for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Its distinctive feature is its bold structure that combines the functions of a wharf and an outdoor park. As you walk from the land side and start to feel the gentle slope, a chic wooden deck appears under your feet. The deck, made of ipe wood, a wood native to Brazil with excellent antiseptic properties, has an exquisite undulation that draws your gaze and leads you further in and up. Its streamlined design combines smart linearity and spatial expansion despite being a flat building, proving that it is a unique space that combines the functions of a wharf and a park. If you run lightly up the wooden deck, you will be greeted by a landscape that allows you to fully experience the charm of a "park floating on the sea," with the pleasant sea breeze swaying the grass. Meanwhile, the interior is filled with cave-like darkness, and the space lit by downlights has a slightly mysterious air. The wooden shapes create a unique world that depicts a stunning contrast despite being on a continuous path. Taking advantage of this feature, Osanbashi is now used as a stage for many events and as a location for film productions. In particular, on winter nights, the rooftop is painted with the image of a whale swimming leisurely from sea to land. This projection mapping was inspired by the nickname "Whale's Back" of Osanbashi, which was chosen through submissions from citizens, and it is no wonder that Osanbashi, which has changed its role along with the demands of industry, culture, and tourism, will now shine as a new "landmark." Recommended for solo travelers: ★★★ (There are quite a few people, but it's a large place so it doesn't bother me) Visited: 2nd Saturday in October around 3pm Access: 7 minutes on foot from Nihon-Odori Station *Some of the photos in this post were borrowed from a friend #Osanbashi #Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal #Yokohama Port Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal #Osanbashi Hall #baywalk_osanbashi #Kujira no Senaka
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