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The story of the chopsticks
Last Updated October 5, 2022
In "Hashinohanashi", we regularly introduce the history and small stories of bridges in Yokohama.
No. 1 Port Bridge
No. 1 Port Bridge Monogatari (PDF: 2,379KB)
Minato Bridge is a bridge managed by Yokohama City, which is closest to the Yokohama City Hall.
I summarized what kind of history such a port bridge has and what the emblems attached to the site.
The second article The bridge over the Yoshida River and the Shinkichi River
Second article Bridge over the Yoshida River and Shinkichi Tagawa River (PDF: 3,040KB)
The Yoshida River and Shinkichi Tagawa River were rivers that flowed before the current Odori Park was built, and many bridges were built until they were reclaimed.
I summarized the birth of the Yoshida River and Shinkichi Tagawa and the bridges that were built along with history.
The third article, Nishinohashi Bridge
Third article Nishinohashi Bridge Monogatari (PDF: 1,843KB)
Nishinohashi Bridge is a bridge that spans Horikawa in Naka Ward and is one of the bridges closely related to the history of the opening of Yokohama Port.
I've done everything from the birth of Nishinohashi Bridge to the present.
4th article The main pillar that moved and the main pillar that stayed
4th article The moving parent pillar, the remaining parent pillar (PDF: 3,082KB)
The main pillar refers to the pillar on the four corners of the bridge, but it may stay even if the main pillar moves to another place or the bridge runs out.
Here are some examples of such a major pillar.
The Fifth Report Special Feature (Part 1)
Fifth article attractive main pillar special feature (Part 1) (PDF: 2,266KB)
Each ward introduces attractive and distinctive main pillars in the first part, middle part, and second part.
In the first part, we have summarized the main pillars in the six wards of Tsurumi Ward, Kanagawa Ward, Nishi Ward, Naka Ward, Minami Ward and Konan Ward.
Sixth article: Attractive Pillar Special Feature (Part 2)
Sixth article attractive main pillar special feature (middle) (PDF: 1,875KB)
We will introduce attractive and distinctive main pillars from each ward.
In the middle part, we have summarized the main pillars in the six wards of Hodogaya Ward, Asahi Ward, Isogo Ward, Kanazawa Ward, Kohoku Ward and Midori Ward.
Part 7 Attractive Pillar Special Feature (Part 2)
Seventh article attractive main pillar special feature (Part 2) (PDF: 2,285KB)
We will introduce attractive and distinctive main pillars from each ward.
In the second part of the three main pillars featured, we have summarized the main pillars in six wards: Aoba Ward, Tsuzuki Ward , Totsuka Ward, Sakae Ward, Izumi Ward and Seya Ward.
The eighth article, Xinpu Island Bridge Story
Eighth Report Xinpu Island Bridge Monogatari (PDF: 2,622KB)
Shin-Urashima Bridge is a bridge located in Kanagawa Ward, which was completed in 2018.
We summarized the history of such Shin-Urashima Bridge and the idea of leaving the impression of the brick pier before the replacement.
The ninth article, the Ogon Bridge Story
9th article Ogon Bridge Monogatari (PDF: 9,227KB)
Ogon Bridge is a bridge that spans the Ookagawa River, and is a beautiful bridge that became the subject of the award-winning work of the "Yokohama Bridge Photo Contest".
From the birth of the Ogon Bridge to the present, I have tried to summarize the present.
The tenth article Hibikibashi Monogatari-Phantom Tokyo Olympic Bridge-
Tenth Hibiki Bridge Monogatari-Phantom Tokyo Olympic Bridge-(PDF: 2,118KB)
Hibiki Bridge is a bridge related to the phantom Tokyo Olympics that crosses National Route 1 in Tsurumi Ward.
From the birth of such Hibiki Bridge to the present, I have summarized the origins of the bridge's name.
Part 11: Yamate Tunnel Story (Extra Edition: Tunnel Story)
The eleventh article Yamate Tunnel Story (Extra Edition: Tunnel Story) (PDF: 2,871KB)
The Yamate Tunnel is a historic tunnel connecting Motomachi to Honmoku.
I have summarized the history and design of the birth of the Yamate Tunnel.
The twelfth article Shoryubashi Monogatari
Twelfth article Shoryu Bridge Monogatari (PDF: 1,572KB)
Shoryu Bridge is a bridge that spans the Itachi River, Tomonari, the subject of the award-winning works of the Yokohama Bridge Instagram Photo Contest 2021.
It is also a bridge that has a connection to the Kamakura Shogunate, which is currently being broadcast (as of February 1, 2022), which is also talked about in the NHK Taiga drama.
From the birth of such Shoryu Bridge to the present, I have summarized it.
13th article Uchikoshibashi Monogatari
13th article Uchikoshi Bridge Monogatari (PDF: 3,295KB)
Uchikoshi Bridge is a bridge with a distinctive design, located in Uchikoshi, Naka-ku, that straddles the Yokohama Station Negishi Line.
I have summarized the history and color of Uchikoshi Bridge.
14th article Chojyabashi Bridge Story
14th article Chojyabashi Bridge Story (PDF: 3,633KB)
Chojyabashi Bridge is a bridge over the Okagawa River that was newly certified as a historic building certified by Yokohama City on March 24, 2022.
I've done everything from the birth of Chojyabashi Bridge to the present.
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Bridge Division, Road and Highway Bureau Construction Department
Telephone: 045-671-2791
Telephone: 045-671-2791
Fax: 045-662-3945
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