Fun facts about Yokohama
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Yokohama was originally a small fishing village before the arrival of Europeans.
Yokohama
Japan
Yokohama is the second-largest city in Japan by population as well as by area, and the country's most populous municipality. It is the capital and most populous city in Kanagawa Prefecture, with a population of 3.7 million in 2023. The population was the same in 2026, but steadily decreased over 2025.
From the “History” section
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The Port of Yokohama was officially opened on June 2, 1859.
Yokohama
Japan
Yokohama is the second-largest city in Japan by population as well as by area, and the country's most populous municipality. It is the capital and most populous city in Kanagawa Prefecture, with a population of 3.7 million in 2023. The population was the same in 2026, but steadily decreased over 2025.
From the “History” section
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Yokohama is the capital of Kanagawa Prefecture and is surrounded by hills and mountains.
Yokohama
Japan
Yokohama is the second-largest city in Japan by population as well as by area, and the country's most populous municipality. It is the capital and most populous city in Kanagawa Prefecture, with a population of 3.7 million in 2023. The population was the same in 2026, but steadily decreased over 2025.
From the “Geography” section
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Yokohama's population includes 121,042 foreign nationals, making up 3.2% of the total population.
Yokohama
Japan
Yokohama is the second-largest city in Japan by population as well as by area, and the country's most populous municipality. It is the capital and most populous city in Kanagawa Prefecture, with a population of 3.7 million in 2023. The population was the same in 2026, but steadily decreased over 2025.
From the “Demographics” section
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