Yokohama Living

I came across this video which has a similar theme to a previous article. It is an interesting video about what Japanese men are doing to save their marriages. With new divorce laws allowing women to get half of her husbands pension it is easier for them to leave their failed marriages.

Kabuki is a very famous Japanese tradition that has its roots in the beginning of the 17th Century. It has transformed a lot since then though. Originally performed by men and women of dubious moral character it soon became the domain of mature male actors only and entertainment for aristocrats and plebeians alike. The government [...]

In Japan the average man works very hard for his company, often putting in extremely long hours, and coming home very late at night. There is a loyalty to their employer that is very hard for an Irishman like me to understand.
Unfortunately for some of these men, they sacrifice their own interests and personal successes [...]

I came across this article and video in the Japan Times today. Being an Irishman myself, it sparked my interest. Thomas Charles Marshall is a full-time Satsumabiwa instructor at the University of Creation, Art, Music & Social Work in Takasaki, Gunma. I guess that means he teaches satsumabiwa to Japanese people. It’s like and Irishman [...]

BankArt 1929 Yokohama will be a hosting a free exhibition detailing the history of the iconic Harley Davison motorcycles from July 9th to July 21st. The exhibition will include a selection of classic bikes, old advertising materials, Harley paintings and more. One area of the exhibition will focus on Japan’s relationship with the Harley fron [...]

I came across this video this morning. I have always thought that Reese Witherspoon was the cutest thing and she even looks great in a kimono. In this video Reese takes part in the Japanese tea ceremony but mostly she flashes her big beautiful smile for the camera.

Here is a list of Yokohama’s museums and their web sites. If I have left any out or if there are any dead links please just leave a comment. To be honest, I haven’t been to most of these museums as I am not really a museum person but if you have and would like [...]