Yokohama in Pictures

Yokohama is one of my favorite Japanese cities. Its unique development from the influx of foreign traders—Chinese, Americans and British in particular—give the port city a different ambience from its giant neighbor of Tokyo.

We hosted family for a short visit last week and immediately put Yokohama on the itinerary. Despite being bone-chilling cold, the sun was shining and we had some great light at dusk, leading to some inspiring photos. Enjoy Yokohama in Pictures…


The Cosmo Clock 21 in the Minato Mirai 21 district was the world's largest ferris wheel when built in 1989.
The Cosmo Clock 21 in the Minato Mirai 21 district was the world’s largest ferris wheel when built in 1989.

A few brave riders take on the Disko ride at Yokohama's Cosmo World amusement park
A few brave riders take on the Disko ride at Yokohama’s Cosmo World amusement park

Cosmo Clock 21 frames the Ice World attraction at Cosmo World amusement park in Yokohama's Minato Mirai 21 district
Cosmo Clock 21 frames the Ice World attraction at Cosmo World amusement park in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai 21 district

Yokohama Bay's industrial area at dusk
Yokohama’s industrial area on Tokyo Bay at dusk

The Yokohama Bay Bridge spans Tokyo Bay
The Yokohama Bay Bridge spans Tokyo Bay

Yokohama's Red Brick Warehouse at dusk
Yokohama’s Red Brick Warehouse at dusk

The Yokohama Skyline—Red Brick Warehouse, Landmark Tower, Minato Mirai 21 and the Yokohama Grand Hotel
The Yokohama Skyline—Red Brick Warehouse, Landmark Tower, Minato Mirai 21 and the Yokohama Grand Hotel

The glowing facade of the Red Brick Warehouse after sunset
The glowing facade of the Red Brick Warehouse after sunset

The blue lights of the Yokohama Bay Bridge deep in the background of the Red Brick Warehouse
The blue lights of the Yokohama Bay Bridge deep in the background of the Red Brick Warehouse

Friday night family fun at the Red Brick Warehouse ice skating rink. The tower of the Yokohama Customs Museum is illuminated in the background.
Friday night family fun at the Red Brick Warehouse ice skating rink. The tower of the Yokohama Customs Museum is illuminated in the background.

The colorful streets of Yokohama's Chinatown
The colorful streets of Yokohama’s Chinatown

Fukahire Man, a masked wrestler mascot for the Kouseiwa restaurant in Yokohama's Chinatown. His head is shaped like the famous steamed buns you'll find around town.
Fukahire Man, a masked wrestler mascot for the Kouseiwa restaurant in Yokohama’s Chinatown. His head is shaped like the famous steamed buns you’ll find around town.

The bright lights and ornate decorations of Yokohama's Chinatown
The bright lights and ornate decorations of Yokohama’s Chinatown

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