横浜日劇, Cinema building in Naka Ward, Yokohama, Japan.
Yokohama Nichigeki was a cinema building in Naka Ward featuring a large illuminated CINEMASCOPE NICHIGEKI sign on its front facade that made its presence clear in the entertainment district. The structure housed screening facilities and served as a visible landmark in the neighborhood's streetscape.
The cinema opened in December 1953, initially showing Japanese films before transitioning to international releases after CinemaScope technology was installed. It operated for more than 50 years before closure in February 2005.
The cinema served as a filming location for the Private Detective Hama Mike series, which captured scenes of Yokohama street life on screen. This role made it a recognizable landmark within the city's local entertainment landscape.
The theater offered double feature screenings of international films at reduced prices, making cinema accessible to local residents. The illuminated sign on the main facade made the entrance easy to spot in the entertainment district.
Before demolition in 2007, the theater held a final screening of Cinema Paradiso, providing a symbolic ending for the beloved landmark. The neon sign was donated to Yokohama City, where it has been preserved as a memory of the building.
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