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Wild Blue Yokohama

Coordinates: 35°30′28″N 139°41′39″E / 35.507715°N 139.694188°E / 35.507715; 139.694188
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Wild Blue Yokohama was a large indoor pool complex located in Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Japan.

History

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The facility was operated by NKK Corp., a major Japanese steelmaker, and opened in June 1992 on unused land owned by NKK.

It closed on 31 August 2001 due to falling visitor numbers.

Description

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The complex contained an artificial rubber beach, decorated in a tropical theme, featuring artificially generated waves, heat lamps, and tanning booths.

See also

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References

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  • "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.

35°30′28″N 139°41′39″E / 35.507715°N 139.694188°E / 35.507715; 139.694188