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Kirin Beer Factory Tour – Yokohama

October 20, 2018

Kanto Places of Interest Yokohama

The Kirin Beer Factory Tour is the company's free information session and introduction to its globally recognised beer brand. The idea is not unique though, as you can take part in a range of tours, free and paid, across the country. Kirin the bran ...

Haneda versus Narita Airport

August 17, 2018

Blog Chiba Kanto

Since Haneda added its International Terminal in 2010 the Haneda versus Narita Airport decision is a common hassle for travellers and residents alike. Haneda has the luxury of being located significantly closer to the main cities of Tokyo and Yokohama. Wh ...

Sakuragicho – Yokohama’s Habourside Hangout

July 31, 2018

Blog Kanto Yokohama

In the sweltering summer months in Japan, the heat and humidity get turned up, especially in Tokyo. So, Sakuragicho - Yokohama's harbourside hangout, is a great place to escape some of the heat or cold depending on the season. You see Yokohama is typic ...

The Beauty of the Hydrangeas in Kamakura

June 7, 2018

Blog Kanto Yokohama

Check out the beauty of the Hydrangeas in Kamakura at Meigetsu-in. Hydrangeas are known as 紫陽花 or Ajisai in Japanese. They are just a short walk from Kita-Kamakura Station on the Yokosuka line. It's less than an hour train ride from Tokyo station. T ...

Landmark Tower – Yokohama, Japan

June 5, 2018

Kanto Places of Interest Yokohama

If you're one to climb the tallest buildings in every city you explore, then Yokohama's Landmark Tower is the perfect place for you. Standing just shy of the big 300 at 296m tall, it is the tallest building in the greater Tokyo area, and second tallest ac ...

Kanamara Matsuri – The Festival of the Steel Phallus

April 9, 2018

Blog Kanto Yokohama

The Festival of the Steel Phallus or かなまら祭り (Kanamara Matsuri) held at Kawasaki Shrine (Daishi), is one of the more interesting and bizarre festivals that runs through the spring season. Occurring around the same time as Hanami hits Tokyo, it is the ...

Yokohama – Best Place to Live in Tokyo; Survey

March 7, 2018

Blog Kanto Yokohama

The largest port in Japan and home to the largest China Town is Yokohama, which has just been named the best place to live in Tokyo and its surrounding area, according to a survey by Suumo. The company which runs both an informative real estate magazine a ...

Journey in Japan Part 34: Pot, Kettle, Snack

August 27, 2017

Blog Kanto Yokohama

Today I take the Toei Asakusa Line for the first time in my life. Each time the train starts it sounds as if there is music coming from beneath the carriages. It turns out that the music is the scraping of the train on the tracks; it does sound rather tun ...

Yokohama Sightseeing

June 23, 2017

Blog Kanto Yokohama

I am a little way outside of Tokyo to go Yokohama sightseeing. The area was once a quaint fishing town, where nothing much really happened. After the American people came with their ships, Yokohama opened Japan up to the world of foreign trade, and these ...