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{{Short description|Convention center in Japan}}
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{{Infobox Convention Center
| name = Pacifico Yokohama
| name = Pacifico Yokohama
| logo = [[File:PacificoYokohamalogo.png|180px]]
|image=[[File:Exhibition Hall Pacifico Yokohama JPN 001.jpg|250px|Pacifico Yokohama exhibition hall]]
| address = 1-1-1 Minato Mirai
| image = Exhibition Hall Pacifico Yokohama JPN 001.jpg
| image_size =250px
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| location = [[Nishi-ku, Yokohama]], Japan
| image_caption = Pacifico Yokohama exhibition hall
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| address = {{mf-adr
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| location = [[Nishi-ku, Yokohama|Nishi-ku]], [[Yokohama]], [[Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa]], [[Japan]]
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| coordinates = {{coord|35|27|30|N|139|38|11|E|region:JP_type:landmark|display=it}}
| owner = City of Yokohama, Pacific Convention Plaza Yokohama Inc., [[Government of Japan]] ([[Ministry of Finance (Japan)|Ministry of Finance]]), Yokohama City Construction Finance Corporation
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| owner =
| built =
| operator = Pacific Convention Plaza Yokohama Inc.
| opened = 1991
| built = December 1988 - 30 July 2001
| renovated =
| inaugurated = 29 July 1991
| expanded =
| opened = 22 August 1991
| renovated = 23 March 2010 (the Conference Center)
| expanded = 6 August 2001
| closed =
| closed =
| demolished =
| demolished =
| construction_cost=
| construction_cost=
| former_names =
| former_names =
| banquets =
| classroom_cap = 36-930
| theatre = 5,002 (National Convention Hall)
| banquets = 1300
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| theatre = 72-5,002
| total_space = {{convert|20000|sqm|abbr=on}}
| total_space = {{Convert|26752|m2|sqft|abbr=on}} Ex. National Convention Hall of Yokohama and the Main Hall
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| exhibit =
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| exhibit = {{Convert|20000|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}
| breakout = Conference Center Ex. the Main Hall: {{Convert|5402|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}<br />Annex Hall: {{Convert|1350|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}
| ballroom =
| ballroom = Conference Center: {{Convert|1366|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}<br />Annex Hall: {{Convert|1350|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}
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| website = [http://www.pacifico.co.jp/english/ Official site]
| publictransit = [[Minatomirai Station]]
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| website = {{URL|www.pacifico.co.jp/english/}}
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'''Pacifico Yokohama''' (パシフィコ横浜) is a [[convention center]] in [[Japan]] located in the western region of [[Minato Mirai 21|Minato Mirai]] [[Nishi-ku, Yokohama|Nishi-ku]] [[Yokohama]], [[Kanagawa Prefecture]].
'''Pacifico Yokohama''' (パシフィコ横浜, ''Pashifiko Yokohama''), officially known as {{Nihongo|'''Pacific Convention Plaza Yokohama'''|横浜国際平和会議場|Yokohama kokusai heiwa kaigijō}}, is a [[convention center|convention and exhibition center]] in [[Nishi-ku, Yokohama|Nishi-ku]], [[Yokohama]], [[Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa]], [[Japan]]. The center located in the western tip of waterfront [[Minato Mirai 21]] district is one of the largest [[Meetings, incentives, conferencing, exhibitions|MICE]] venues in the nation.


The meeting center and Yokohama Grand [[InterContinental|InterContinental Hotel]] were completed first on July 29, 1991 with an exhibition hall subsequently completed on October 12. On April 25, 1994, the national coliseum was completed.
The Conference Center and Yokohama Grand [[InterContinental|InterContinental Hotel]] were completed first on July 29, 1991 with the Exhibition Hall subsequently completed on October 12. On April 25, 1994, National Convention Hall of Yokohama was completed. In 2001 it was designated the main press centre for the [[2002 FIFA World Cup]] and the Exhibition Hall was expanded.


The word "Pacifico" which stands for "[[Pacific]]" is derived from the Latin "pacificus" ("peace" in English), primarily meaning "peaceful" or "quiet".
The word "Pacifico" which stands for "[[Pacific Ocean|Pacific]]" is derived from the [[Latin]] "pacificus" ("peace" in English), primarily meaning "peaceful" or "quiet". Pacifico Yokohama is also used as a [[music venue]].


[[File:Yokohama international organization, from parking lot.jpg|thumb|Yokohama international organizations]]
In 2001 it was designated the main press centre for the [[2002 FIFA World Cup]] and more exhibition halls were built.
Pacifico Yokohama hosts the Japan branches of several international cooperation organizations such as [[ITTO]], [[WFP]], [[FAO]], [[IFAD]].<ref>https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/city-info/seisaku/kokusai/kyoryoku/ioc_kokusaikyouryoku.html</ref>

Pacifico Yokohama is also used as a music venue.


== Past events ==
== Past events ==
* 2007 [[Worldcon]] ([[65th World Science Fiction Convention]])
* 2007 [[Worldcon]] ([[65th World Science Fiction Convention]])
* 2008 [[World Robot Olympiad]]
* 2008 [[Tokyo International Conference on African Development]]
* 2008 [[Tokyo International Conference on African Development]]
* 2009 [[SIGGRAPH]]
* 2009 [[SIGGRAPH]]
* 2010 [[Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation]] ([[APEC Japan 2010]])
* 2010 [[Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation]] ([[APEC Japan 2010]])
*2012 [[Type-Moon]] Fes.
*2012 Pikachu the Live 2012
* 2019 Fanmeeting: SONE Japan presents - [[Taeyeon]]'s Atelier-
* 2023 [[Kara (South Korean group)|Kara]] 15th Anniversary Fan Meeting 2023 ～Move Again～
* 2023 [[Pokémon World Championships]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://worlds.pokemon.com/en-us/ | title=2024 Pokémon World Championships }}</ref>
* 2024 Pokémon Japan National Championships

== Upcoming events ==

*

==References==
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
{{Commons category}}
{{Commonscat}}
* [http://www.pacifico.co.jp/english/ official site]
* [http://www.pacifico.co.jp/english/ official site]

{{Authority control}}


[[Category:Convention centers in Japan]]
[[Category:Convention centers in Japan]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Yokohama]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Yokohama]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Yokohama]]
[[Category:Boxing venues in Japan]]
[[Category:Event venues established in 1991]]
[[Category:1991 establishments in Japan]]



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[[eo:Pacifico Yokohama]]
[[ko:퍼시피코 요코하마]]
[[ja:横浜国際平和会議場]]

Latest revision as of 14:13, 12 September 2024

Pacifico Yokohama
Pacifico Yokohama exhibition hall
Map
Address1-1-1, Minato Mirai,
LocationNishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Coordinates35°27′30″N 139°38′11″E / 35.45833°N 139.63639°E / 35.45833; 139.63639
OwnerCity of Yokohama, Pacific Convention Plaza Yokohama Inc., Government of Japan (Ministry of Finance), Yokohama City Construction Finance Corporation
OperatorPacific Convention Plaza Yokohama Inc.
BuiltDecember 1988 - 30 July 2001
Inaugurated29 July 1991
Opened22 August 1991
Renovated23 March 2010 (the Conference Center)
Expanded6 August 2001
Classroom-style seating
36-930
Banquet/ballroom1300
Theatre seating
72-5,002
Enclosed space
 • Total space26,752 m2 (287,960 sq ft) Ex. National Convention Hall of Yokohama and the Main Hall
 • Exhibit hall floor20,000 m2 (220,000 sq ft)
 • Breakout/meetingConference Center Ex. the Main Hall: 5,402 m2 (58,150 sq ft)
Annex Hall: 1,350 m2 (14,500 sq ft)
 • BallroomConference Center: 1,366 m2 (14,700 sq ft)
Annex Hall: 1,350 m2 (14,500 sq ft)
Public transit accessMinatomirai Station
Website
www.pacifico.co.jp/english/

Pacifico Yokohama (パシフィコ横浜, Pashifiko Yokohama), officially known as Pacific Convention Plaza Yokohama (横浜国際平和会議場, Yokohama kokusai heiwa kaigijō), is a convention and exhibition center in Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. The center located in the western tip of waterfront Minato Mirai 21 district is one of the largest MICE venues in the nation.

The Conference Center and Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel were completed first on July 29, 1991 with the Exhibition Hall subsequently completed on October 12. On April 25, 1994, National Convention Hall of Yokohama was completed. In 2001 it was designated the main press centre for the 2002 FIFA World Cup and the Exhibition Hall was expanded.

The word "Pacifico" which stands for "Pacific" is derived from the Latin "pacificus" ("peace" in English), primarily meaning "peaceful" or "quiet". Pacifico Yokohama is also used as a music venue.

Yokohama international organizations

Pacifico Yokohama hosts the Japan branches of several international cooperation organizations such as ITTO, WFP, FAO, IFAD.[1]

Past events

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Upcoming events

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References

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  1. ^ https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/city-info/seisaku/kokusai/kyoryoku/ioc_kokusaikyouryoku.html
  2. ^ "2024 Pokémon World Championships".
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