Minato Mirai 21 often shortened to Minato Mirai, is a large urban development in Yokohama, Japan.
The name, which means "Harbor 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 Yokohama convention center, Intercontinental Hotel, Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel, and more. Next to Landmark Tower is the Yokohama Museum of Art.
The area is a popular tourist spot together with nearby Yokohama Chinatown. Minato Mirai, along with Odaiba in Tokyo, are two of the few places in the Greater Tokyo Metropolitan area where the seashore is accessible, and not blocked by industry and harbour areas.
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