Strong Building, Historic office building in Yamashita, Yokohama, Japan
The Strong Building stands with its iron-concrete construction, featuring three floors above ground and one basement level at coordinates 35.443556, 139.641944.
Built in 1938 by architect Matakichi Yabe from Yokohama, the Strong Building served as an office space for foreign trading companies until 2007.
The structure became a filming location for the television series 'Private Detective Hama Mike' and exemplifies early 20th century Japanese commercial architecture.
The building underwent reconstruction in 2009, expanding to 13 floors with a total floor area of 13,657 square meters for hotel, retail, and office purposes.
Three sides of the lower floors maintain exact replicas of the original 1938 exterior design, while incorporating modern hotel facilities in its upper levels.
GPS coordinates: 35.44356,139.64194
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04
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