Sasebo New Minato Terminal is a modern transportation facility completed in 2003, located in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture. Designed by the renowned architect Kitagawara Atsushi and his architectural research institute, this building exemplifies contemporary Japanese port architecture. Serving as a crucial transportation hub, the terminal showcases innovative design principles that seamlessly integrate functionality with aesthetic considerations. The structure reflects the architectural philosophy of its era, combining efficient spatial planning with distinctive formal expression. As a significant example of early 21st-century Japanese architecture, it represents the evolving approach to maritime gateway facilities in Japan's regional cities.