Journeys for Knowledge

September is always an enjoyable month in Japan, due to the wealth of holidays that make up the latter half of the month. Seizing this opportunity, I returned to Tokyo to see my old friend Miranda again, as we explored the port city of Yokohama just outside Tokyo. The main harbor was rather peaceful on this Saturday morning, with locals walking about and a rather amusing yoga demonstration in the center of the nearby park. The summer heat was still beating down, and even the birds needed a refreshing dip in shallow water to cool off.

Yokohama is known for its cosmopolitan atmosphere, which became apparent after visiting the red brick warehouse further along the coast. In buildings that hearkened back to the Meiji Restoration, tourists of all sorts were exploring the various crafts and cuisines being peddled, with even more vendors just outside. All the while a jazz festival was taking place at the edge of the pier, with the music so loud everyone could enjoy it. Although we had to return shortly after that, this brief look into Yokohama showed a very laid back and friendly city, compared to the hustling and bustling metropolis that is Tokyo.

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