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Last Updated October 5, 2022

In "Hashi no Nashi", we introduce the history and story of the bridge in Yokohama on a regular basis.

The first article of Minatobashi Bridge

Minato Bridge is a bridge managed by Yokohama City, which is the closest to the Yokohama City Hall.
I summarized what kind of history such a port bridge has and what the emblem attached to the site.

2 Bridge over the Yoshida River and Shinkichi Tagawa

The Yoshida River and the Shinkichi River were rivers that flowed before the current Odori Park was formed, and many bridges were built until they were reclaimed.
I summarized the birth of such Yoshida River and Shinkichi Tagawa and the bridges that were built together with history.

Third article Nishinohashi Bridge

Nishinohashi Bridge is a bridge that spans the Horikawa River in Naka Ward and is one of the bridges closely related to the history of the opening of Yokohama.
I have put together everything from the birth of Nishinohashi Bridge to the present.

4th article The moving main pillar (Oyabashira) and the main pillar (Oyabashira)

The main pillar refers to the pillars at the four corners of the bridge, but the main pillar may move to another place or stay even if the bridge is gone.
Here are some examples of such main pillars.

Fifth article on attractive main pillars (Part 1)

We introduce attractive and characteristic main pillars from each ward in the first part, the second part, and the second part.
In the first part, we have summarized the main pillars in six wards of Tsurumi Ward, Kanagawa Ward, Nishi Ward, Naka Ward, Minami Ward and Konan Ward.

6th article on attractive main pillars (Middle)

Here are some attractive and distinctive main pillars from each ward.
In the second part, we summarized the main pillars in six wards of Hodogaya Ward, Asahi Ward, Isogo Ward, Kanazawa Ward, Kohoku Ward and Midori Ward.

7th article on attractive main pillars (Part 2)

Here are some attractive and distinctive main pillars from each ward.
This is the last part of the main pillars in the six wards of Aoba Ward, Tsuzuki Ward  , Totsuka Ward, Sakae Ward, Izumi Ward and Seya Ward.

Eighth article Shinurashima Bridge

Shin-Urashima Bridge is a bridge located in Kanagawa Ward, which was completed in 2018.
We summarized the history of Shin-Urashima Bridge and the ideas that leave the impression of the brick pier before rebuilding.

9th article Ogon Bridge (Koganehashi)

Ogon Bridge is a bridge that spans the Okagawa River, and is a beautiful bridge that was the subject of the award-winning works of the "Yokohama Bridge Photo Contest".
From the birth of such Ogon Bridge, I summarized everything from the birth of Ogon Bridge.

Nogata Hibiki Bridge (Hibiki Bridge) Story-The Phantom Tokyo Olympic Bridge-

Hibiki Bridge is a bridge connected to the illusionary Tokyo Olympics, which crosses National Route 1 of Tsurumi Ward.
From the birth of such Hibiki Bridge to the present, I summarized the origin of the bridge's name.

The 11th article of the Yamate Tunnel (Extraord: Tunnel Story)

The Yamate Tunnel is a historic tunnel connecting Motomachi to Honmoku.
Here is a summary of the history and design of the birth of the Yamate Tunnel.

The twelfth article Shoryuhashi

Shoryu Bridge is a bridge that spans the Itachi River. Tomonari, the subject of the award-winning work of the Yokohama Bridge Instagram Photo Contest 2021.
In addition, it is a bridge that has a connection to the Kamakura Shogunate, which is currently being broadcast (as of February 1, 2022) in the NHK Taiga drama.
From the birth of Shoryu Bridge to the present day.

Thirteenth article Uchikoshibashi

Uchikoshi Bridge is located in Uchikoshi, Naka-ku, and is a bridge with a characteristic design that crosses the Yokohama Station Negishi Line.
I summarized the history and color of such Uchikoshi Bridge.

Chojyabashi Bridge Story

Chojyabashi Bridge is a bridge that spans the Okagawa River, which was newly certified as a Yokohama City Certified Historic Building on March 24, 2022.
I have put together everything from the birth of Chojyabashi Bridge to the present.

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Bridge Division, Road and Highway Bureau Construction Department

Phone: 045-671-2791

Phone: 045-671-2791

Fax: 045-662-3945

Email address: do-kyoryo@city.yokohama.jp

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