Overview
A petrochemical complex that at night becomes an assembly of light - a landscape that also carries a pollution history.
About this place
Yokkaichi (Japanese: 四日市市, Hepburn: Yokkaichi-shi) is a city located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2025, the city had an estimated population of 305,279 in 147,185 households and a population density of 1,478.3 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 206.50 square kilometres (79.73 sq mi).
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened：1950s Highlights / collection：Night view of the industrial complex, Structure of pipes and tanks Genre：Architecture, Photography
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