地球市民かながわプラザ, International exchange center in Sakae Ward, Yokohama, Japan.
The 地球市民かながわプラザ, known in English as the Earth Citizens Kanagawa Plaza, is a five-story building in the Hongodai area of Yokohama dedicated to international exchange and understanding. It contains conference rooms, multimedia areas, and exhibition spaces spread across its floors.
The center opened in 1998 on the site of a former fire department training facility in Hongodai. Its creation reflected Yokohama's drive to establish a dedicated space for international dialogue within the city.
The building hosts exhibition spaces where school groups and local organizations gather to explore global topics and take part in exchange programs. The upper floors have interactive areas where visitors can discover information about different countries and societies.
The building is a short walk from Hongodai Station, making it easy to reach by train. It is open every day except Mondays, unless Monday happens to fall on a public holiday, in which case it closes on the following day instead.
The building was used as a filming location for the Japanese tokusatsu series Boukenger, where it appeared as the Surge Museum base. Fans of the series sometimes visit specifically because they recognize it from the show.
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