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Japan - Yokohama - The Pier
Japan - Yokohama - The Pier. Date: circa 1920
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Aug16 Bund Dock Jetty Mooring Pier Quay Quayside Steamer Steamship Waterfront Wharf Yokohama
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling activity at Yokohama Pier in Japan during the early 20th century, circa 18th August 1920. The pier, extending gracefully into the tranquil waters of the harbor, is adorned with various moored vessels, including a majestic steamship, its smokestacks billowing white plumes into the sky. The pier's intricate design, with its ornate railings and elegant curves, is a testament to the Japanese penchant for beauty and precision. The quayside teems with activity as sailors and dockworkers scurry about their tasks, loading and unloading cargo from the ships. The pier's bund, or sea wall, is a hive of activity, with people and carts moving to and fro, transporting goods to and from the ships. The waterfront is dotted with quaint buildings, their facades reflecting the unique blend of Western and Japanese architectural styles that characterized Yokohama during this period. The pier's New Bund, a modern development at the time, is visible in the background, a symbol of Japan's growing connection to the world and its embrace of modernity. The pier at Yokohama was a gateway to the outside world for Japan, a vital link in the country's trade network. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the world was becoming more interconnected, and Japan was opening its doors to the rest of the world.
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