Wild Blue Yokohama
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Wild Blue Yokohama was a large indoor pool complex located in Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Japan. The facility was operated by NKK Corp.,[1] a major Japanese steelmaker.
Located on a former baseball ground owned by NKK and spanning 30,000 square meters, the complex began constructions in September 1990 and opened in June 1992, costing ¥ 20 billion.[1]
It closed on 31 August 2001 due to falling visitor numbers.
The complex contained an artificial rubber beach, decorated in a tropical theme, featuring artificially generated waves, heat lamps, and tanning booths.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Pantai buatan tarik perhatian". Berita Harian (Singapore) (in Malay). Reuters. 22 May 1993.
- "NKK to close Wild Blue Yokohama indoor pool complex". Kyodo. 27 April 2001. Retrieved 28 April 2010.
- "Yokohama won't save water park". The Japan Times. 17 July 2001. Retrieved 28 April 2010.