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Japan has been known to have a lot of unique historic bridges. Many of them have the markings of a typical American structure, such as the through truss bridge; while others resemble typical European structures, like the arch bridges. Then there are the housed bridges made of wood and featuring the architecture that is typical of the country.
Then we have this best kept secret: the Momosuke Bridge, located over the River Kiso in the town of Nagiso, located in the Nagano Perfecture on the island of Honshu. Built in 1922 by Momosuke Fukuzawa, the bridge is the longest wooden suspension bridge in Japan, having a length of 247 meters. It’s one of only a handful of suspension bridges in the world that has more than two towers. This bridge has four in total. But that’s just a fraction of the interesting facts about this bridge.
Happy Boots did a documentary on the suspension bridge recently and is available on YouTube. Yet one can also see the video here in this article. It has some interesting facts and history on the bridge as one crosses it on foot. With each step across the bridge, one will see the beauty inside the bridge’s towers and decking. The bridge used to have a different function when it was built; now it’s a popular tourist attraction and you will see why in this video. Enjoy and remember: Your Bridge Matters! ❤
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