Kannai Station is one of the busiest train stations in Yokohama, set right in the heart of the city. It is a perfect spot to see the locals go about their daily routine. Many of them work in Tokyo and thus have to hurry up to the station every day to catch a commuter train to the capital.

Actor & Actress is a chic nightspot in Yokohama. It is a traditional Japanese bar frequented by the young, urbane and cosmopolitan crowd. People visiting this bar speak pretty good English and are open to conversations, so you can enjoy your drinks and make new acquaintances at the same time.

One cannot fully understand Yokohama without a trip to the local Chinatown. Located in the center of the city, it is the biggest Chinatown in Japan. Many of Yokohama's Chinese reside here. In Chinatown you can try the best Chinese food in the city. In fact, it is so delicious that attracts both locals and tourists. The narrow and colorful streets of Chinatown are characteristic of the Chinese tradition, much as the Chinese gates and, of course, the small shops lining the streets.

Kanteibyo Temple is a place of worship. It is set in Chinatown and represents a historic site that lures tourists. It dates back to 1887 and is also very interesting from an architectural point of view.

Motomachi Park is a grassy, wooded calm place, situated close to the famous Motomachi shopping street. In the past, the place was filled with European offices; some of the European houses remain even today. Nowadays it is a nice place where locals come for a walk or swim in the park's swimming pool. Another attraction here is the Ellisman Mansion, a live museum of life in the so-called Golden Years, before the 1923 earthquake.

Yokohama is a port city. Its history goes back to 1859. Many of Yokohama residents depend on the sea for their living. The local port is well-equipped and is quite busy during the day with cargoes up- and down-loaded rather frequently. If interested, you may come to see the local sailors and fishermen at work, or observe the famous Yokohama Bay Bridge carrying people to Tokyo.