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Kobe,

1915

The view of the International Wharf and seafront, Kobe.

Boat docked with Kaigan Dori Street's esplanade in the background

Completed in 1871, Kaigan Dori Street was built along the waterfront of Kobe, one of the first ports in Japan open to foreign commerce. As warehouses were built, the street receded from the water. During the Showa era, an esplanade was built to accommodate docking boats. The link below shows a modern view