Yokohama Living

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Okonomiyaki is a type of savory pancake that is very popular in Japan. There are as many varieties of okonomiyaki as there are regions in Japan including. Okonomiyaki along with tako yaki are the quintessential Osaka dishes but can be found almost anywhere in Japan. Some are made with seafood, some meat, some vegetable and [...]

Sleipnir, a browser developed by a Japanese software company based in Osaka a few years ago has been gaining popularity among the computer geeks for its high level of customization. Noticing rising demands not only from Japanese users but also from international users, the company, Fenrir, is reinforcing the international promotion of their service, [...]

A day could be spent in numerous ways. The key to make it fulfilling is starting early, especially in summer time. If you get up late in the morning, the sun is already up high and your mind will just focus on where to seek refuge from the heat all day. [...]

The 2008 Summer YBP Live in Bellini is a couple of free concerts being held in the Yokohama Business Park. The first event will be held on Friday, July 25th with vice versa playing from 18:00 to 18:50 and Gostinho Brasileiro from 19:10 to 20:00. The second will be held on Thursday, July 31st with [...]

The Yamato Awa Odori is going to be held next weekend with some performances on Friday but most of the street festivities on Saturday and Sunday. I have attended this festival twice and this is a photo gallery from the first time in 2005. The Awa Odori is a very lively and fun festival so [...]

There are going to be several fireworks displays in Yokohama this summer. Here is a list of the bigger ones starting from tomorrow.
Minato Mirai Yokohama
July 20 — 19:30 to 20:40 Launched from barges off Yamashita Park, the fireworks can best be viewed from Rinko Park, Red Brick Warehouse and Yamashita Park accessible from Minatomirai, Bashamichi [...]

This a video of Zoorasia for those who want to know what they can expect of this zoo before they go or perhaps to remind themselves of what a good time they had when they were there. The video is not the best in the world and does drag on a bit but you do [...]

I came across this video at Reuters. I think this is definitely in the weird category. Taking your dog to dancing lessons may be fun for you and your dog but wouldn’t these people be better off trying to increase the number of human relationships they have. In a way it’s sad. I love dogs [...]

The Sagami Giant Kite Festival is held in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture during golden week. It is usually held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 5th and 6th. O-Dako loosely translates as large kite. There are many kite festivals held throughout Japan but this is one of the more spectacular ones.
You will be able [...]

Literally translated “O-Hanami” means looking at flowers. These days however it refers to the blossoms of the Japanese cherry tree which usually bloom in early April in Yokohama. With its origins reported to have been back as far as the Nara Period (710-784) today O-Hanami is now a popular excuse to sip sake or beer [...]