Who knew a small sleepy fishing village of the Edo period would one day become the legendary “Port of Yokohama”? Yokohama is the port that opened Japan to the world about 165 years back when the fleet of US naval warships arrived at the Honshu coast of Japan forcing the end of its long isolation.…
Yokohama is the second biggest city in Japan after Tokyo and is just 30 minutes by train from the capital. This spacious and stylish city has a relaxed and fun vibe and is home to a small theme park and the famous Chinatown. If you’re staying in Tokyo, Yokohama is a great choice to visit…
Countless people want to live in Toyko, Japan’s largest city. The city is bustling with countless interesting events and is a major influence not just on the rest of Japan but the global community as well. As a result, many people around Japan, especially young people living in rural areas want to move to Tokyo…
Minato Mirai 21 (横浜みなとみらい21) is the biggest business, shopping, and tourism district in all of Yokohama. It is just a few minutes by train from Yokohama Station using the Minatomirai Line, or about 40 minutes away from Tokyo Station. Though there are countless things to see and do in this area, here are five recommendations…
Yokohama is one of Japan’s famous port cities and is a busy city with many people visiting for meetings and conferences from all over the world. There are many chances for people on a business trip to visit Yokohama for its popular International Convention Center, where many important conferences and exhibitions occur. The new city…
Have you made any plans for this upcoming Saturday, 4 March 2017? If you happen to be in Yokohama or nearby, how about spending your winter night strolling in the beautifully lit Minato Mirai area and enjoying the food, drinks and entertainment that it has to offer? What Is the Yokohama Night Walk? View this…
Being located in close proximity to Tokyo (東京), Yokohama (横浜) is a popular day trip destination for many domestic and international tourists. As there is such a wide array of attractions to see and experience, both traditional and modern, as well as a variety of cuisines for you to savor, you will most likely have…
Summer package bus tours are being offered by Hato Bus (はとバス) which will be guided by proficient tour guides in English and Chinese to assure guided service to all tour guests. The tours listed below will include a visit to Yokohama (横浜) and some of their tours are only available for a limited time. Hato…
Ramen is a favorite Japanese dish among many people all around the world but we can’t deny the fact that this popular dish appears to be geared towards to men. Due to many different factors that make up a delicious bowl of ramen, many women tend to avoid eating it, particularly for beauty reasons. In…
Historical Place Of Yokohama Port Our famous port city, Yokohama, was once a small fishing village in Edo Period. In 1859, the Black Ships led by Commodore Matthew Perry arrived in Yokohama and demanded Japan to open several ports for commerce. The Tokugawa shogunate agreed and signed the Treaty of Peace and Amity, this event…
