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...
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Yokohama's Sweets and History Walk
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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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...
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...
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...
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,...
Yokohama Park
Yokohama Park is the second oldest park in Yokohama city. Well-known as the Yokohama stadium and Tulip in spring season.
