Yokohama’s history goes back to the pre-Edo period, back to the year 1859. Up to the end of the feudal Edo period, when Japan still had a policy of national seclusion, with little contact with foreigners, a major turning point occurred in Yokohama, when Matthew Perry arrived just south of Yokohama with a fleet of American warships, demanding the trading ports be opened for commerce. The shogunate then agreed by signing the Treaty of Peace and Amity. It quickly grew and became the base of foreign trade in Japan, with foreigners initially occupying the lower district of Kannai, then expanding to the Yamate district, referred to by English speaking residents as The Bluff. After the Meiji Restoration of 1868, the port was further developed for
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Outside of these periods, the climate in Yokohama is often quite appealing with clearly defined seasons. During the summer, temperatures in Yokohama can climb to more than 30oC/86oF, and feature fairly high levels of humidity. From the middle of June until the middle of July, Yokohama is known for its rainy season, which is typical of much of Japan. Showers can be heavy during this period, but they are often short lived, as sunny weather is never far away. Average precipitation levels are roughly 7.4 inches to 6.6 inches, dropping sharply in August to 5.9 inches. Much of Yokohama’s climate is influenced by its position in the center of the Japanese islands and alongside the Pacific Ocean, and also its proximity to the large pollution area of Tokyo. Occasionally, the winter weather sprinkles the city with a light dusting of snow, but it rarely settles for long and is quick to melt. The averages for each month (high/low, in Celsius) are as follows: January (9oC/2oC), February (9oC/2oC), March (13oC/4oC), April (18oC/10oC), May (23oC/14oC), June (25oC/17oC), July (28oC/22oC), August (31oC/24oC), September (27oC/20oC), October (21oC, 14oC), November (16oC/8oC), December …show more content…
The Yokohama Chinatown is located just south of Tokyo, and has a history that is about 150 years long. Today, a only about 3,000-4,000 Chinese people still live in Chinatown, and most of the residents are from Guangzhou. It is also the largest Chinatown, not only in Japan, but in Asia, and is known as one of the largest Chinatowns in the world. There are roughly 250 Chinese-owned/themed shops and restaurants scattered throughout the district, with the highest concentration centered on a 300 square meter area. The Nissan Engine museum is located on the first floor of the guest hall of the Yokohama Auto Plant. It was built in 1934 and worked as the headquarters of Nissan Motors until 1968, when it was moved to Tokyo. It was accredited as a historical building by the government in 2002, and the Nissan Engine Museum was opened officially of the first floor of the building in 2003. The museum exhibits the latest model car and a memorial car of Nissan brand, 28 Nissan’s auto engines, the history of the Yokohama Auto Plant, and equipment for environmental techniques. Yokohama Stadium is primarily, a baseball field and the home field of the Yokohama DeNA BayStars. It opened in 1978 and holds 30,000 people. It’s unique in that it is one of only 3 venues in
Outside of these periods, the climate in Yokohama is often quite appealing with clearly defined seasons. During the summer, temperatures in Yokohama can climb to more than 30oC/86oF, and feature fairly high levels of humidity. From the middle of June until the middle of July, Yokohama is known for its rainy season, which is typical of much of Japan. Showers can be heavy during this period, but they are often short lived, as sunny weather is never far away. Average precipitation levels are roughly 7.4 inches to 6.6 inches, dropping sharply in August to 5.9 inches. Much of Yokohama’s climate is influenced by its position in the center of the Japanese islands and alongside the Pacific Ocean, and also its proximity to the large pollution area of Tokyo. Occasionally, the winter weather sprinkles the city with a light dusting of snow, but it rarely settles for long and is quick to melt. The averages for each month (high/low, in Celsius) are as follows: January (9oC/2oC), February (9oC/2oC), March (13oC/4oC), April (18oC/10oC), May (23oC/14oC), June (25oC/17oC), July (28oC/22oC), August (31oC/24oC), September (27oC/20oC), October (21oC, 14oC), November (16oC/8oC), December …show more content…
The Yokohama Chinatown is located just south of Tokyo, and has a history that is about 150 years long. Today, a only about 3,000-4,000 Chinese people still live in Chinatown, and most of the residents are from Guangzhou. It is also the largest Chinatown, not only in Japan, but in Asia, and is known as one of the largest Chinatowns in the world. There are roughly 250 Chinese-owned/themed shops and restaurants scattered throughout the district, with the highest concentration centered on a 300 square meter area. The Nissan Engine museum is located on the first floor of the guest hall of the Yokohama Auto Plant. It was built in 1934 and worked as the headquarters of Nissan Motors until 1968, when it was moved to Tokyo. It was accredited as a historical building by the government in 2002, and the Nissan Engine Museum was opened officially of the first floor of the building in 2003. The museum exhibits the latest model car and a memorial car of Nissan brand, 28 Nissan’s auto engines, the history of the Yokohama Auto Plant, and equipment for environmental techniques. Yokohama Stadium is primarily, a baseball field and the home field of the Yokohama DeNA BayStars. It opened in 1978 and holds 30,000 people. It’s unique in that it is one of only 3 venues in