The Port of Kawasaki is half-way between Tokyo and Yokohama on the Tokyo Bay in the Keihin Industrial Zone. The city was almost completely rebuilt after being destroyed during World War II. It has three industrial sections. Heavy industry is on the reclaimed coast. Automotive, tool, and machine industries are in the city center, and light chemical industries are in the northwest. In 1976, a devastating fire attacked the city, and it was rebuilt using sophisticated fire-prevention techniques. In 2005, over one million people called Kawasaki home.
The Port of Kawasaki is first among Japan’s big cities in the value of manufactured goods shipped. The value per person shipped is about 64 million yen. Due to its combined low death rate and high birth rate, it is the fastest-growing city in Japan.
Port Commerce
The Port of Kawasaki is a major economic and industrial contributor to Japan’s economy. And it’s an increasingly important hub for distribution, commerce, and industry in the Tokyo metropolitan area. The Port of Kawasaki is a global center for people, goods, and information. The Port and Harbor Bureau, serving directly under the Mayor, is working to enhance the port’s functions. The Port of Kawasaki is also transforming its industrial structure by focusing more on technology and knowledge assets.
Cruising and Travel
The Port of Kawasaki is often overlooked as a tourist or cruise destination because it’s so close to its two neighbors, Tokyo and Yokohama. Founded in 1924, it lacks the historical sightseeing attractions, but it does have places worth the visit, including the Daishi Temple Park, the Civic Museum, and the Toshiba Technology Museum. Sports fans also enjoy horse racing and keirin bicycle racing during their seasons. Because many of Japan’s visitors want to stay in a place that’s convenient to both Tokyo and Yokohama, the Port of Kawasaki is an ideal place for hotel reservations and dining.
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