Yokohama - Blogabond

Just a quick note: Finally got to visit Yokohama today. It is just a half-hour jump from where I live, which by region is actually part of Yokohama, not Tokyo.
The city sports the biggest Chinatown of Japan and this was the first point on my agenda. There are ten colorful gates serving as entrances and the flair of China that is probably the same all over the world. Of course lots of red and blue and many many eateries, from small stalls selling steamed dumplings to high-class restaurants. Ate at a place that was recommended by my Lonely Planet and way more classy on the inside than it appeared to be on the outside, with separate greeting lobby, classical music, huge carvings and all. The food was great, the impact on my wallet too.
Pictures:

After some shopping I continued to the bay area and the artificial islands that were constructed there:

Yokohama bay

Yokohama Small Sight?

Spirit of Water

Yokohama bay

Walked along the harbor and came by this amusement park:

Park attraction

Ferris wheel

Didn't really interest me, had some customers though.

After a while I reached the Landmark Tower, the highest building in Japan and its surroundings. Lots of shops there of course, some performer showing off his skills and a cluster of fast food restaurants.
Pictures:

Landmark Tower

In front of the Landmark Tower

Square deco

Didn't do much more that day, went home after I got my Yokohama-HRC-shirt.

So long and stay tuned,
JuergenS

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JuergenS on August 20, 2010 from Yokohama, Japan

from the travel blog: Two month of Japan

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