Conference Venue
The venue for ISPIM Connects Yokohama is the Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall (1-chōme-6 Honchō, Naka Ward, Yokohama 231-0005).
The Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall, known as “Jack’s Tower,” is a prominent neo-Renaissance building in Naka Ward, built in 1917 through public donations to commemorate Yokohama Port's 50th anniversary. Featuring a distinctive 36-meter clock tower and intricate stained glass, it survived the 1923 Great Kantō Earthquake, was restored in 1927, and remains an Important Cultural Property.
About Yokohama
Yokohama, Japan’s second-largest city, seamlessly combines vibrant modernity with historical charm. Located just south of Tokyo, it became Japan’s gateway to international trade after opening its port in 1859.
Today, Yokohama boasts a stunning waterfront, diverse cultural attractions, and dynamic urban spaces such as Minato Mirai, Chinatown—the largest in Japan—and historic buildings like the Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall (“Jack’s Tower”).
Known for innovative initiatives, the city champions sustainability, advanced technology, and global collaboration. Visitors enjoy thriving shopping areas, culinary delights, museums, and beautifully landscaped parks offering panoramic bay views.
Regularly hosting international events and conferences, Yokohama warmly welcomes global visitors, embodying an open-minded spirit and commitment to cultural exchange, sustainability, and innovation.