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| Traditional Chinese | 橫濱中華街 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 横滨中华街 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Kanji | 横浜中華街 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Hiragana | よこはまちゅうかがい | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Yokohama Chinatown (横浜中華街, Yokohama chūkagai, Chinese: 橫濱中華街) is located in Yokohama, Japan, which is located just south of Tokyo. It was established in the late 19th century, and has a population of about 3,000 to 4,000.[when?]
Yokohama Chinatown is the largest Chinatown in Japan, larger than both Kobe Chinatown and Nagasaki Chinatown. There are roughly 250 Chinese-owned or themed shops and restaurants scattered throughout the district, with the highest concentration centered on a 300 m2 (3,200 sq ft) area.