A tale of one's first visit to the port town of Yokohama

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Yokohama, Kawasaki 4h30m

A city where Western culture and technology arrived quicker than anywhere else, Yokohama prides itself in having the places of origin for many things. This course is a chance to enjoy Minatocho, Yokohama from a different angle.

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A monument of the origin of ice cream

This is the place where Machida Fusazo started production and selling of Japan’s first ice cream “Aisukurin”, on Bashamichi in 1869 (Meiji 2). Ice cream was made using ice and salt.

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Gas Lamp Monument

In 1872, Nihon Gas Shachu Company started by Takashima Kaemon built Japan's first street gas lamp. The gas lamps went on to light the roads and city. The pillars for the lamps were imported from Glasgow, but the lamp itself is said to have been made by Japanese craftsmen.

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YOKOHAMA BASHAMICHI ICE

In 1869 Fusazo Machida started its business in Yokohama Bashamichi dori. The ice cream was called "ICE kurin" made only from egg yolk, milk, and sugar. It had a flavor of custard and its texture was like a sherbet. It is now arranged to match modern taste and it is called "Fresh Yokohama Bashamichi Ice-Custard."

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Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall (Jack’s Tower)

A building in the neo-renaissance style that opened in 1918. The building is affectionately nicknamed “Jack”. “Jack” is designated as a historical heritage building, and also currently serves as the Nakaku Ward Hall. The tip of the clock tower is lit with lights that over-pass the intersection. The lightshow on the red bricks takes you back in time to a different age – Yokohama in its golden er...

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Memorial to the Origin of Telephone Exchange

The memorial was built to show this is the place where a telephone exchange office started Japan’s first telephone exchange service between Yokohama and Tokyo, and within Yokohama city in 1890.

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