Century-old brick wall uncovered, becomes new attraction in Yokohama

Century-old brick wall uncovered, becomes new attraction in Yokohama

A gate-like brick wall, built during the Meiji era (1868-1912) and discovered in a dismantled building, stands in Yokohama southwest of Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2015. It is being presented as a new attraction in the port city. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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