Beauty in Yokohama

Description: Yokohama is known not only as a city that has undergone a dramatic population increase, however, as much of the Western culture that greatly influenced what is now regarded as modern Japan began in Yokohama. Flourishing initially as a port city, the city of Yokohama has developed into an industrial giant that steers Japanese entire manufacturing... ( +expand to view full text )

Description: Yokohama is known not only as a city that has undergone a dramatic population increase, however, as much of the Western culture that greatly influenced what is now regarded as modern Japan began in Yokohama. Flourishing initially as a port city, the city of Yokohama has developed into an industrial giant that steers Japanese entire manufacturing industry. To learn how Yokohama has evolved over the years, therefore, is extremely useful in understanding modern Japanese culture and its people. By exploring the various museums and tour-accessible factories, you will definitely get a taste of Japan's appeal within Yokohama.