Japan’s cat-themed train station is a must stop for kitty lovers
Typically when traveling by train, you’re looking to get off at a station only because it’s to get to your destination. Cat lovers visiting Japan…
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Yokohama’s iconic Red Brick Warehouse reopens with grand renewal
The iconic Yokohama landmark attraction Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse recently went through a renovation for the first time since its opening and will be reopening…
Photographer captures glorious return of Yokohama’s too beautiful fireworks after 3 years
When summer rolls around in Japan, so do summer festivals, and that means a barrage of the country’s grandest fireworks shows that people flock to…
Yokohama’s SEASIDE CINEMA 2022 screening Evangelion, Spider-Man and more this Golden Week
With Golden Week fast approaching, now is the time to begin planning activities that will keep you occupied during the week-long holiday. Whilst many of…
Dramatic images of life-sized Gundam in Japan rising up on a backdrop of dark clouds go viral
Many of those who follow pop culture news from Japan will be familiar with the life-sized Gundam, the first which actually moves, unveiled last year…
The world’s largest music venue set to open in Yokohama in 2023
With the world under a multitude of different restrictions right now, the future comes across as an uncertain one for the entertainment industry, but with…
Japan’s Jumbo Shumai Dumpling cake is filled with even more delicious dumplings
Yokohama is home to Yokohama Chukagai, Japan’s largest Chinatown, so it’s hardly any wonder why one of the soul foods of the area are shumai…
Nostalgic Items and Stories: Special exhibition on the history of transportation in Yokohama
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Yokohama Municipal Transportation and the Yohokama Municipal Library, a collaboration exhibition will be held for a limited time at the Yokohama…
Avoid crowds, wear a traditional hakama and enjoy Yokohama with hotel’s special Spring plan
For many people in Japan, March is graduation season. However, due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, many students have been unable to see…
Hop over to Yokohama’s Somer House for an ultimate chocolate surprise this Easter
You may have noticed Japan isn’t the biggest fan of everybody’s favourite chocolate holiday. With chocolate sales reaching their peak for Valentine’s Day and shortly…
Yokohama Doll Museum celebrates Hina Matsuri with special Yukako Goto exhibition
No matter the time of year, there’s always an upcoming festival ready to steal the show in Japan. Some festivities may vary from region to…
Japan’s first permanent urban ropeway to open in Yokohama city from April
It is no secret that Japan prides itself on its transportation industry. If you’ve been to Japan it’s highly unlikely that you’ve missed an opportunity…
Japan’s new life-size moving Gundam statue unveiled in full dramatic glory
Japan has had more than one full scale Mobile Suit Gundam statue, but the 18-meter (59-foot) full scale statue of the iconic anime’s original original…
Put your running shoes on, Yokohama Marathon has gone virtual!
Like many other events across the world, the “Yokohama Marathon 2020” had to slam the brakes on this year because of the outbreak of COVID-19….
Blue, blue and more blue in Yokohama city
Blue is the colour that represents the port city of Yokohama. Not only is it surrounded by the deep blue of Tokyo Bay, but it…