Yokohama's economy

Japan opened its trade gateway to the outside world on 1859, and Yokohama Port was one of the earliest ports opened to the outside world. Since then, the region has integrated various national cultures in contact with people all over the world. It has become the second largest city in Japan and is famous for its extremely harmonious international atmosphere and cutting-edge technology industry. In Yokohama, there is a "Chinatown" with China's historical and cultural characteristics-Yokohama Zhonghua Street. The Yokohama Harbour Bridge, which has the reputation of "air corridor", and the scenic Yamashita Park.

gambling industry

It may attract 5.67 million domestic tourists and 6.5438+0.42 million overseas tourists every year. Including surrounding restaurants and hotels, it can bring economic benefits of 41440 million yen, local tax revenue of 6 10 billion yen and employment opportunities for 40,000 people every year.

tourism

The number of tourists visiting Yokohama is about 42.53 million (in 2008), of which about 87.9% are day tourists. In addition, the number of tourists in Yokohama City and Kawasaki City of Kanagawa Prefecture is 55.982 billion (the figure in 2008), accounting for 32.7% of all tourists in the county.