Yokohama articles
Yokohama local-knowledge articles — history, food and place names, with sources. Prep for "Yokohama Expert Quiz".
- How to Explore Yokohama ChinatownExplore one of Japan's largest Chinatowns: the gates (pailou), Kantei-byo honoring Guan Yu, and the sea goddess at Maso-byo, with sources.
- The Story of Yokohama's Signature FoodsKiyoken shumai, the Hotel New Grand's Napolitan and doria, sanma-men, iekei ramen. Trace the origins of Yokohama-born foods.
- Yokohama's Port Opening and Its Japanese FirstsAfter Yokohama opened its port in 1859, Japan's first railway, gas lamps and modern waterworks were born here. Traced with official sources.
- Minato Mirai and the Landmarks of Yokohama PortYokohama Landmark Tower, the Red Brick Warehouse, Cosmo Clock 21, Yamashita Park, the Hikawa Maru: harbor sights and history, with sources.
- Yokohama's Hard-to-Read Place NamesGumyōji, Nōkendai, Kami-ōoka, Hodogaya. Yokohama has many baffling place names. Here are the readings and origins of its trickiest.
- Yamate Western Houses and the Foreign SettlementWestern houses on Yokohama's Yamate hill: the Diplomat's House, Berrick Hall, the Ehrismann Residence and the old foreign settlement.
- What is a "Hamakko"? Meaning & origin"Hamakko" (浜っ子): a person born and raised in Yokohama. Meaning, origin, the ハマっ子/はまっ子/浜っ子 spellings, and the "three days" saying.