GEOGRAPHY

Yokohama is situated on a peninsula facing the western coast of Tokyo Bay and lies a mere 30 kilometers(18.6 miles) from Tokyo, the capital of Japan.

Yokohama enjoys a relatively mild climate. In 1990, the average temperature was 16.6 degrees centigrade (62 degrees Fahrenheit),while the highest and lowest temperatures were 31.9 degrees centigrade(90 degrees Fahrenheit) and 1.3 degrees centigrade(34 degrees Fahrenheit) respectively.

More than 3.27 million people live in Yokohama, qualifying it as Japan's second largest city. Its total production output is valued at \9 trillion($72 billion), or \3 million($24,000)per capita.

The port of Yokohama was opened in 1859 and ever since has played a major role a window to the world. Japan's first Western style hotel and restaurant were opened in Yokohama, and our city was also the site of Japan's first coffee shop and bakery as well as its first modern waterworks and railroads. Yokohama, built on its rich heritage of enterprising endeavor, has become a truly international city and Japan's largest international trading port.

More foreign vessels enter the port of Yokohama and more exports leave its Japan. Since 1969, the dollar amount of trade passing through the port of Yokohama has been the largest in Japan.