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mosaic tiles

Tiled ceiling of the Indian Memorial Fountain dome in Yokohama’s Yamashita Park, donated in 1939 by the Indian community to honor Japanese assistance during the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake and to memorialize those who died.

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Hikawa Maru

Built in 1929, the NYK Hikawa Maru was a luxury ocean liner that sailed the Pacific, connecting Japan with North America. It featured gourmet cuisine, elegant Art Deco interiors, and famous passengers including Babe Ruth and Charlie Chaplin.

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Marine Tower

Built in 1961 for Yokohama Port’s centennial, Marine Tower once held the record as the world’s tallest lighthouse. Renovated in 2009, it now features observation decks, light shows, and stunning views of the city and Mt. Fuji.

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Giant Leek

Giant purple Allium giganteum flower blooming in Yokohama’s Yamashita Park during Garden Necklace Yokohama, with blurred roses and the Hikawa Maru ocean liner in the background.