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is a large urban development in Yokohama , Japan . The name, which means "Port Future 21," was selected in a public competition. Construction of the area started in 1983. Built largely on Reclaimed Land , the area now features the Landmark Tower , Japan's tallest Skyscraper , the Queen's Square shopping mall, the Pacifico convention center, Intercontinental Hotel, and more. However, 20 years after the start of development and despite a 50 percent asset tax discount, half the 88-acre (356,000 m&2) area remains unoccupied. The February 1 , 2004 completion of the Minato Mirai Line , which connects the area directly to both central Yokohama and Shibuya in Tokyo , is expected to revitalize construction in the area. Planned new tenants include the United Nations University . The area is a popular tourist spot together with nearby Yokohama Chinatown . Minato Mirai is one of the few places in the Tokyo-Yokohama area where the seashore is accessible, and not blocked by industry and harbour areas. Another is Odaiba . EXTERNAL LINK |
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