Albuquerque Bridge

Bridge in Sasebo, Japan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Albuquerque Bridge is a bridge located in Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. It is named after Albuquerque, New Mexico, a sister city of Sasebo. The bridge connects Urban Sasebo to Sasebo City Park and Nimitz Park,[2] the latter of which is owned by the United Service Organisations[3] (USO), a charitable organisation which provides entertainment and contact to their family for the US military.

Coordinates33°10′17.6″N 129°43′5.2″E
CrossesSasebo River
BeginsUrban Sasebo
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Albuquerque Bridge

アルバカーキ橋
Albuquerque Bridge during the Obon Festival
Coordinates33°10′17.6″N 129°43′5.2″E
CrossesSasebo River
LocaleSasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture
BeginsUrban Sasebo
EndsSasebo City Park and Nimitz Park
Named forAlbuquerque, New Mexico
OwnerSasebo City[1]
Websitepref.nagasaki.jp/bunrui/machidukuri/toshikeikaku-kokudoriyo/keikan/471154.html
Location
Interactive map of Albuquerque Bridge
Close
several people in sashes and uniforms cross the bridge
Foundation Day celebration in 2024

Etymology

Albuquerque Bridge was named on November 1, 1966,[4] the same day Albuquerque and Sasebo became sister cities.[5] It was named this way to symbolise a friendship between the two cities, as well as Japan and the United States.[4]

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