is a district of Yokohama famed for its Motomachi shopping street. This place is very popular with tourists. The area bears the signs of heavy western influence and is lined with many boutiques, shops and outlets. Alongside western-type boutiques, there are fashionable stores that sell designer clothes known as "hama tora", which means "Yokohama traditional".

Yokohama Dai Sekai is a big building in Chinatown, Yokohama. Among other things it provides great shopping for Chinese souvenirs, as there is a large Chinese Gift shop and the DASKA Market on the 1st and 2nd floors. You can even shop around wearing a real Chinese dress available for rent.

Yokohama's Chinatown is packed with various shops that attract tourists and locals in their numbers. People come here in search of Chinese handicrafts and souvenirs, dried goods, coffee and tea. Also there are many Chinese restaurants in the area serving finger-licking Chinese delicacies.

The Red Brick Warehouse is a historic complex in Yokohama and a rarity as well, because the Japanese ruthlessly demolish old structures these days. It consists of two buildings. Red Brick Warehouse 1 houses several art and photo exhibitions. On the outside it is an example of old architecture whilst inside it features contemporary art. Other than exhibition rooms, the complex has restaurants, shops and cafes.

The flea market in Yokohama is set in the tourist area of Nippon-maru Memorial Park. Nearby is the symbol of Yokohama port - the Nippon-maru Ship - nowadays a museum. This flea market can be a treasure trove for those anxious to find something unique.

Yokohama Memories is a small, but noteworthy, gift and souvenir shop. It is situated on the 5th floor of Japan's tallest building, the Landmark Plaza. Yokohama Memories sells traditional candies, local foodstuffs, and special souvenirs of the Landmark Tower and the Minato Mirai district of Yokohama. In this shop you may find gifts for everyone, suiting every pocket and taste.

Of course, one cannot leave Japan without checking out the local electronics stores. Bic Camera is a well-known electronics chain that sells cameras, hi-fi and other electronic goods. The prices here are among the lowest in the world.