YOKOHAMA TOUR| VISIT THE LARGEST CHINA TOWN IN JAPAN
In 1859, Yokohama opened up its port to the rest of the world after hundreds of years of seclusion. This was the first time Japan began larger scale trade with the Western world and also the first time large numbers of foreigners began moving to Japan. The Japanese government decided to move foreigners to designated spots to live in. The Europeans and Americans had the Yamate area and the Chinese were given a large portion of central Yokohama. This community expanded and became known as Motomachi-Chukagai or Chinatown. They have hundreds of vendors that sell authentic Chinese cuisines and a couple Chinese temples erected by Chinese locals. It became the largest Chinatown in Japan and one of the largest ones in the world! It is a unique blend of history and culture in the middle of Yokohama.
Yokohama Guide: Trying shumai, or steamed dumplings from a vendor in Yokohama Chinatown!