Dejima is an artificial island built in 1636. During the isolation policy of the Edo Period, Dejima was one of the few places which connected Japan to the outside world. A single small masonry bridge was the only connection between the mainland and Dejima. The new Dejima Footbridge re-establishes the link after 130 years of absence. It is a 38.5 meter long steel plate girder bridge with a timber deck. Its restrained design is influenced by its material context and the intention to build modestly in this place of historical importance.
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