Yokohama Living

Established in 1999, Zoorasia is home to only about 60 different species. Don’t let this fact stop you visiting though for Zoorasia is more than just a zoo, it’s an experience.
The okapi is the unofficial symbol of this zoo and it was at this zoo that they were successfully bred in Japan for the first [...]

The 109 Cinemas in Minato Mirai is my favorite cinema in Yokohama. There are 11 screens, two of which are state of the art DLP theatres (screen 7 and 9). Access from Yokohama Station East Exit (横浜駅東口) is about 7 minutes on foot. Otherwise it is very close to the exit of ShinTakashima Station on [...]

Hikawa-maru, the 78 year-old passenger boat permanently moored at the edge of the Yamashita park is a familiar landmark of the waterfront area of the city. Due to the change of management, this floating museum was closed around the end of 2006 and underwent major renovation. Now reopened with pride as a ship once [...]

When you hear of “Yokohama,” many of you may immediately think of the port area, the modern buildings with a peaceful ocean-view in the background, lively Chinatown, or neighboring areas with many shops and restaurants. However, there are actually other interesting places in the suburbs, away from the water.By visiting those places, you will get [...]

The Yokohama Triennale was first held in 2001 and will be held for the third time this year from 13 September to 30 November 2008 (79 days). It is basically a showcase of modern art from both Japanese and foreign artists and according to their web site will be held at several locations in [...]

There is a group planning a photo walk around Yokohama on March 30th, 2008. It seems that anyone can join in. Find more details on this Zooomr blog including a video introduction. There is a map of the planned route on the blog too.