From Emperor Meiji's contribution of a spinning wheel called "ito-hiki hazumiguruma" to American car models from the 1940s, this collection of about 3,000 pieces amassed by Kitahara-san is funky and eclectic. Not to mention steeped in nostalgia!
The examples of racing cars, fire-trucks and motor bikes have been well maintained and are very eye-catching for the youngsters (or the young inside).
The museum was built in 1909, is known for been the only wooden house extant from the Meiji period. It houses a collection, which is a hodgepodge of Victorian-era, foreign residents' mementos. On the second floor there is a scale model of the Foreigners' Cemetery, which is placed across the street from the museum. A pamphlet provides brief biographies of some of the prominent foreign residents who are buried in the cemetery, and also gives a chronological rendering of Yamate's history.
Kishamichi is a promenade that is located in the Minato Mirai 21 seaside park area. One end of Kishamichi Promenade starts next to the Nippon Maru Memorial Park. The promenade travels along abandoned rail tracks and crosses an old truss-style railroad bridge. The walkway is well lit and connects with Unga Park, a base for waterfront recreation. Inside Unga Park is the Train Road that leads to the old terminal island. In the past this man-made island served as an important warehouse and shipping area. The island's role in the history of Yokohama harbor is being commemorated by Aka-Renga Park. Other attractions on the island include the Hotel Navios Yokohama, Yokohama World Porters commercial complex, and the Yokohama Cosmo World.
Kanteibyo, or the Kuan Ti Miao Temple, has been the spiritual heart of Chinatown ever since it was built in 1887. It is dedicated to Kuan Yu, a mythical hero from the legendary "Tale of Three Kingdoms." During the Song Dynasty Kuan Yu was officially recognized as the "God of War." The Kuan Ti Miao Temple burned down three times. Somewhat miraculously the three statues inside survived each time. Rebuilt in the late 1980s, the Kuan Ti Miao Temple is the starting point for New Year parades, and is the temple where local Chinese pray for prosperity and the health and happiness of their families.
The Silk Museum is an outstanding museum that portrays the role that silk has played in the history of Yokohama. In the years after Japan opened its doors to the world, silk was its major export, and Yokohama was the primary port for the silk shipping industry. It houses a wonderful collection of silk kimonos and antique costumes fashioned from silk. There is also an exhibit illustrating how silk is obtained. This includes a display of live cocoons and silkworms from April to October. All the exhibits are well documented in English.
Minato Mirai 21 Yokohama Pavilion was originally constructed for the 1989 Yokohama Exotic Showcase, or YES Expo, which unveiled the details for the Minato Mirai 21 project. The central feature was Gulliver Land, a model of what Minato Mirai 21 and the Yokohama Waterfront will look like in the 21st century. Gulliver Land contains scale models of over 3,500 buildings with 20,000 people walking through this futuristic vision. The lighting in Gulliver Land changes to simulate day and night. And, of course, the models illuminate in the darkness to create an image of a magnificent "City of Light." Admission is absolutely free and a must!!!
The only son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Hill, Ronald, age 21, was murdered on July 6, 1921 following a struggle with an intruder at his house on the Bluff. He was born in Yokohama and schooled in England at Bedford Grammar School. He was a volunteer in World War I and was an employee at Messrs. Dodwell and Co., which he joined after his return to Japan following the armistice. He was known for his skills both at cricket and at singing. His father was Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada's chief agent and secretary of the British Association. Nearly 200 friends and relatives from the international community as well as officials attended the funeral.
Zoorasia is one of Japan's largest zoos, and also the most child-friendly zoo in the country. It covers an area of about 53 hectares and host more than 1,500 animals of over 150 species; everything from elephants to alligators, and tropical birds to piranhas. The exciting thing of this zoo is that the animals are housed in environments that are as close as possible to the wild thing. Even the vegetation and terrain are as natural as possible.
Yamate Residence 234 is a Western-style apartment building located on the Bluff across from Motomachi Park. Builted in 1927, a time when Yokohama was fighting to rebuild after the disaster of the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923. Yamate Residence 234 was a beautiful structure designed as an upscale apartment building. In later years the old building fell into disrepair, and it was bought by the City of Yokohama. Many assumed it would be torn down and replaced by a new construction.
Hikawa Maru Marine Tower is one of Yokohama's premier travel agencies. Hikawa Maru Marine Tower can help you set up travel and accommodations for any destination in Japan. The staff is very helpful in finding the best package available for where ever it is that you want to go. They can arrange travel to your destination via plane, train, bus, or rental car. They can provide a range of accommodations depending on your budget. They can plan an itinerary that will allow you to see and do all that you desire.
My personal info:
Name : Mary Kate Campbell
Nick: Sakura
Age: 17
Born in: Windy city, Chicago
Hobbies: Manga, Anime, Japanese Culture
