Between February 25th and March 3rd, in Minatomirai Station’s Mirai Tube, a photo exhibition was held featuring Herbie Yamaguchi and Ema Ito called “Photo Yokohama 2019 Special Project: Square Duo Exhibit”. Herbie Yamaguchi’s work was taken exclusively for this event and included 20 pieces. The project’s subtitle is “Now and Henceforth: Those Who Carry on Yokohama’s Legends”. Please enjoy the work here in these pages! 鐘 上智 (George Sho) 廣東飯店 代表取締役 撮影場所 中華街廣東飯店 横山 剣 (Ken Yokoyama), ミュージシャン クレージーケンバンド 撮影場所 ローズホテル横浜 エディ 藩 (Eddie Ban) ギタリスト ボーカリスト 撮影場所 LUCKY’S PLACE IKURA （井倉光一） ミュージシャン タレント 撮影場所 馬車道 4&9 伊藤 紀幸 (Noriyuki Ito) 一般社団法人 AOH 会長 撮影場所 CHOCOLABO 小林 直樹…
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Ten years! That’s how long the Yokohama Seasider has been in publication with this issue. Ten years is a long time to do anything, and we’ve made it this far through the generous support of sponsors, hundreds of businesses that distribute us, and of course you, our dear readers. Thank you all! Media is a tough business and it’s not getting easier. We push on knowing that we support the Yokohama community, both residents and visitors. If you have a chance, please thank one (or more) of our sponsors, or the business near you that carries this magazine. I’ve been…
Cafe de Lento is a gem tucked away on the fringes of Motomachi. Stepping inside the cafe is like entering a Parisian coffee shop–it’s cozy, chic and incredibly serene. The dark wood furniture adds an elegant, modern touch to the simple interior and the hanging lights cast a warm glow that creates a peaceful atmosphere. You can take a group of friends with you or come alone to escape reality for a couple of hours and have some quiet time to yourself. It’s the perfect place to spend a relaxing afternoon reading a book while enjoying a cup of coffee,…
Late last year while doing some serious cleaning at home, I uncovered these photos. The person in the center with the bride’s headdress is my mom. According to her, this is actual wedding ceremony attire, but it isn’t from her own wedding; it turns out it’s a photo from when she modeled bridal wear in her early 20s. That makes the photo over 60 years old. If you look closely, “Matsuoka Bizan” is written on the bottom right. You can even clearly read the address and phone number. Looking up the address I discovered it was only a few minutes…
Fueled by a desire to have a local brewpub in his neighborhood of Kanazawa Bunko, Shintaro Takahashi converted a two-story residence into the Minami Yokohama Beer Lab about three years ago. On entering the “lab”, a hallway snakes past a 150-liter brew system on the first floor and up a flight of narrow stairs to the pub. The second-floor area is split between counter and table seating in front of an open kitchen and a homey Japanese-style tatami (straw mat) room, a remnant of the previous resident’s living room. Takahashi convinced high school classmate Shoichi Arai to join the…
The interior and atmosphere of Byrd’s GRILL & BAR are reminiscent of a traditional American-style sports bar. TV screens above the well-stocked bar broadcast a variety of sporting events and shows. Red checkered tablecloths add a sense of being in a local US diner. The menu is loaded with popular US favorites like burgers, pizza, wings and clam chowder with an additional focus on Cal-Mex cuisine like enchiladas, tacos, quesadillas and jalapeño poppers. For starters, I ordered a 300g Rib Eye Steak (¥3600 / 450g, ¥4800 / 600g, ¥6300), which was simply seasoned to accentuate the savory flavor of the…
Brrrrrrr. It’s chilly outside. But never too cold to venture out into this city of warm people and welcoming businesses. Also, plum blossoms are blooming so there’s ample beauty to see outside in the cold. We wonder if you set any New Year’s resolutions. It’s not too late! (Allow yourself to back-date them a month) We’ve got some ideas for you: why not make a resolution that involves Yokohama. For example, each month, try a restaurant you’ve never visited. Every weekend, stroll through a neighborhood you’re unfamiliar with. In the spirit of our monthly photography culture column, why not try…
I’m a huge fan of sweets. People often ask me “Which do you like more, anko (sweet, red bean paste) or whipped cream?” It’s close, but I think I’m leaning slightly toward whipped cream. Because of my job, I get to eat a lot of sweets. I often have chances to sample new products before they hit the market. My single-day record for sweets consumption was set when I was still in my 20s working as an assistant. I put away three whole cakes and topped that off with fifteen more single slices. In those days, it didn’t phase me…
The new year is traditionally a time to make resolutions, both personal and professional. Promotions or roles in leadership within a company are common goals, and while the idea of starting a business is becoming more popular, it’s not often pursued. It requires courage and persistent effort to achieve such a dream, but if the right people come along and the opportunity presents itself, you just have to take a leap of faith and make your move. Ji-lin Hsu, director/designer of Blue on Blue, is a firm believer of that. The Saint Maur graduate was a fine arts major in…
2019 is here! Time surely flies. When talk of the Rugby World Cup possibly coming to Yokohama surfaced five years ago, it seemed like 2019 was in another century. We hope you were fortunate enough to get tickets. Before you know it, the 2020 Olympics will be here, so plan accordingly! More immediately, Chinese New Year kicks off on February 5th with two weeks of celebration welcoming the year of the boar. We have listed the main events in this issue. The weather may be chilly, but the atmosphere will be one of warmth. Be sure to find your way…