The large-scale complex facility “BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai,” adjacent to Yokohama Stadium in front of JR Kannai Station, will have its grand opening on March 19.

On March 12, a preview event was held prior to the opening. Here is a report on the newly revealed facility.

This is a large-scale complex utilizing the former Yokohama City Hall block, integrating a hotel, live viewing arena, commercial facilities, offices, and more. With a concept of “fusion of old and new,” it aims to be a new bustling hub where one can experience the unique charm of Yokohama’s Kannai area.

THE LIVE

“THE LIVE” is a 3-floor facility. The first floor centers around “LIVE FOOD HALL,” one of Japan’s largest permanent live viewing arenas. It features a large screen approximately 18 meters wide and 8 meters high, showing sports and music live events with immersive video. It can be enjoyed alongside food and drink menus from local restaurants.

“LIVE FOOD HALL” plans to host viewings for both home and visitor games.

The second floor houses the flagship store “BAYSTORE Flagship YOKOHAMA,” offering one of the largest selections of official team goods (approximately 2,000 items).

The third floor is a space where one can enjoy an open-air atmosphere and activities like BBQ.

WONDERIA Yokohama

Entrance to Zone 2 “Dive to Blue,” featuring one of Japan’s largest permanent “LED Immersive Tunnels.”

The immersive experience facility “WONDERIA Yokohama” opens on the 4th floor of the tower building. It is designed to be enjoyed like a game by using the facility’s official “WONDERIA App,” which utilizes AI.

3rd Floor: WONDERIA Cafe

The third floor features an original cafe reflecting the facility’s world and a shop selling original goods. Next to the shop, there is a space where open-style original photos can be created for 500 yen.

WONDERIA Original Photo

OMO7 Yokohama

In the foreground is “The Legacy” (the former Yokohama City Hall administrative building), which houses “OMO7 Yokohama.”

The legacy hotel “OMO7 Yokohama,” utilizing the former Yokohama City Hall administrative building, is scheduled to open on April 21. Its concept is “Elevated Spirits, Hama-ism.”

The grand staircase at the OMO Base, which partially reuses and inherits the design of the former City Hall’s public hall grand staircase.

The hotel embodies the overall renovation concept of “heritage succession and fusion of old and new” by extensively reusing elements designed by a prominent modern Japanese architect.

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Yokohama Stadium

Yokohama Stadium is a multi-purpose baseball stadium located in Yokohama, Japan, which opened in 1978. It is best known as the longtime home field of the professional baseball team the Yokohama DeNA BayStars. The stadium was built on the former site of a US military facility, the “Negishi Racetrack,” and has undergone several renovations to maintain its status as a major sports venue.

JR Kannai Station

JR Kannai Station is a major railway station located in Yokohama, Japan, serving as a key transportation hub for the city’s central Naka Ward. It opened in 1915 and was historically the terminal station for the Yokohama Line before through services to Tokyo were established. The station is notably close to significant cultural sites like Yokohama Stadium and the bustling Chinatown.

BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai

“BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai” is a modern commercial and entertainment complex located in the historic Kannai district of Yokohama, Japan. It occupies the site of a former U.S. military base (the “Base” in its name), which was returned to the city and redeveloped, opening in 2020. The complex now features shops, restaurants, and event spaces, blending contemporary amenities with the area’s rich history as one of Japan’s first international ports.

Yokohama City Hall

Yokohama City Hall is the main administrative center of Yokohama, Japan’s second-largest city. The current building, completed in 1982, is a notable 48-story skyscraper in the Minato Mirai 21 district, reflecting the city’s modern redevelopment. It replaced the original city hall built in the Naka Ward area in 1929, which was damaged during World War II.

THE LIVE

“THE LIVE” is not a widely recognized specific cultural site or historical place. It may refer to a modern entertainment venue, club, or event series focused on live performances. Without a more specific context or location, a detailed historical summary cannot be provided.

LIVE FOOD HALL

The LIVE FOOD HALL is a modern, multi-vendor culinary marketplace, typically found in urban centers, that emerged in the 2010s as part of the trend toward experiential dining and food halls. Unlike traditional food courts, these venues often feature curated local chefs, artisanal vendors, and communal seating in a vibrant, social atmosphere designed as a destination for food and entertainment.

BAYSTORE Flagship YOKOHAMA

BAYSTORE Flagship YOKOHAMA is a major retail and entertainment complex located in the Minato Mirai 21 district of Yokohama, Japan. Opened in 2023, it is part of the ongoing redevelopment of Yokohama’s waterfront, transforming former dockyards into a modern urban center focused on shopping, dining, and leisure. The site reflects the city’s history as a prominent port and its contemporary evolution into a hub of commerce and culture.

WONDERIA Yokohama

WONDERIA Yokohama is a large indoor amusement park and entertainment complex that opened in 2023 in the Minato Mirai district. It is part of the redevelopment of the former Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall site, blending modern attractions with the area’s historical significance as a gateway for international exchange since the port opened in 1859. The facility features rides, games, and dining, aiming to be a new landmark for family fun.