Yokohama,+Japan

YOKOHAMA

Yokohama developed rapidly as Japan's prominent port city following the end of Japan's relative isolation in the mid-19th century, and is today one of its major [|ports] along with [|Kobe], [|Osaka], [|Nagoya], [|Hakata], [|Tokyo], and [|Chiba]. Yamashita Park The dominance of trade and industry in Yokohama is reflected by the piers, factories, and warehouses that line much of the waterfront. Government buildings, banks, offices, hotels, and major stores are concentrated in the downtown area adjacent to the piers and general cargo terminals. Many parks and gardens provide tranquil refuges from the bustle of economic activities. This location is significant to the story because it represents a duality in being safe and invulnerable at the same time. As it is situated on the map, it is a port city that is naturally guarded and surrounded by a peninsula to the east of Yokohama. Because it is so safe geographically and its economic growth, this city was also invulnerable because it was an ideal target for enemies.
 * 1945(Showa 20) || || 42 % of Yokohama was destroyed by bombing. Land and buildings in downtown and port area were taken over. ||

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