7 Interesting Facts About Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Japan interestingengineering.com

The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Japan is an engineering marvel and record-breaker.
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge also called the Akashi Strait bridge or Pearl Bridge is one of the world's longest suspension bridges across the Akash Strait in west-central Japan.
Why is the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge called the Pearl Bridge?
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge cost an estimated 500 billion Japanese Yen (roughly $3.6 billion) to construct.
7 takeaway facts about Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Japan1.