A Gift of Gratitude: Yokohama’s Indian Memorial Fountain・横浜・山下公園の「インド水塔」：関東大震災に感謝を込めた記念碑

Tiled ceiling of the Indian Memorial Fountain dome in Yokohama’s Yamashita Park, donated in 1939 by the Indian community to honor Japanese assistance during the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake and to memorialize those who died.

Full write-up (1-minute read) with Google Maps links and sources for a deeper dive: https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20250528-indian

Yamashita Park and the Queen of the Pacific: A Glimpse into Maritime History・山下公園と「太平洋の女王」

Built in 1929, the NYK Hikawa Maru was a luxury ocean liner that sailed the Pacific, connecting Japan with North America. It featured gourmet cuisine, elegant Art Deco interiors, and famous passengers including Babe Ruth and Charlie Chaplin.

Full write-up (1-minute read) with Google Maps links and sources for a deeper dive: https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20250528-hikawamaru

Location: Yamashita Park, Yokohama, Japan

Timestamp: 2025/05/28・12:53

Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter

ISO 160 for 1/30 sec. at ƒ/8

A Waterfront Landmark Enjoyed with Spring Flowers・春の花とともに楽しむ港のランドマーク

Built in 1961 for Yokohama Port’s centennial, Marine Tower once held the record as the world’s tallest lighthouse. Renovated in 2009, it now features observation decks, light shows, and stunning views of the city and Mt. Fuji.

Location: Yamashita Park, Yokohama, Japan Timestamp: 2025/05/28・12:25 Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter ISO 160 for 1/40 sec. at ƒ/11 Classic Chrome film simulation

Spring Spheres: Capturing a Giant Leek Amid Yokohama’s Garden Necklace・春のガーデンネックレス横浜：アリウム・ギガンチウムの球状の花の風景

In the eastern section of Yokohama’s Yamashita Park, these giant leeks are planted among a vast assortment of rose cultivars providing a beautiful contrast to the softer, layered textures and warmer hues of the surrounding roses.

Location: Yamashita Park, Yokohama, Japan

Timestamp: 2025/05/28・12:17

Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter

ISO 160 for 1/240 sec. at ƒ/2

Astia/Soft film simulation