Yokohama Offering 14 Days Free Wi-Fi To Foreign Tourists

Above, Yokohama Harbor and Cosmo World.  Photo by Armand Vaquer.

RocketNews24 has posted the news that the city of Yokohama, in order to boost foreign tourism to the city, is offering 14 days of free Wi-Fi Internet access to foreign tourists. The program began July 19.

According to the article:

Yokohama, being Japan’s second-largest city, has a little something for everyone. Its romantic harbor is lined with parks and backed by a breathtaking skyline. History buffs can see numerous centuries-old structures inside Sankeien Garden. The Ramen Museum and Chinatown are great foodie destinations, and the Noge and Kannai districts are filled with enough cocktail bars and brewpubs give your liver a serious workout. 

Unfortunately, many overseas travelers are unaware of all Yokohama has to offer, and skip right by the city on their way between Tokyo and Kyoto. In an effort to help get the word out on Yokohama’s numerous attractions, the city has teamed up with telecommunications giant NTT to provide free Internet access to foreign tourists.

Yokohama was the battleground in Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992) and in Godzilla, Mothra King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001).  Yokohama is spotlighted in The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan on pages 19-20.

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