For this month I’d like to write about a new project for Lorega in the Philippines, which I introduced several months ago. There is an NPOrun by Keio University students, called HOPE, which supports children in Lorega on the island of Cebu. It’s an old Japanese graveyard where squatters now live, including many children without official registration. They are therefore not able to receive proper medical care or education, and often become the victims of drugs and child prostitution. It’s not easy for the children of Lorega to leave the area and so they don’t have any objective perspective of…
Author: Seasider
Golden Week is one of the busiest travel times of the year in Japan. Clogged highways, jam-packed trains, crowded airports (and overpriced flights). It’s no surprise so many people decide to just stay in their hometown. If you are one of those people and live in Yokohama, then lucky you! What better place to be stuck for the holidays than Yokohama?! The slower pace of this big city will help make your holidays actually relaxing. After the Golden Week holidays, we enter a period of some of the most pleasant weather in Yokohama. The days are warm, but not yet…
From the minute you walk into Craftsman Yokohama, you know you’re in for a treat. The long line of taps in a half circle of copper piping that encircles the bar catches your eye immediately. With a stylish interior and open kitchen, it makes for a great place to entertain a date or business clients. The range of selections available is quite impressive; both the drinks and food menu will leave you in a conundrum of choices. Let’s start with the beers. Craftsman Yokohama has 31 on tap, ranging from Japanese standard pilsners like Asahi, Kirin and Sapporo (all ¥550)…
Ah, the smell of spring is in the air. The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and the cherry trees are waking from their winter slumber. More and more the outdoors are beckoning us to come out and play. The hanami season has arrived. In Japan, sharing some sake under a cherry tree with friends is almost a seasonal requirement– of course, one that everyone is happy to oblige. Then as April nears its end, hanami parties give way to the festive Golden Week. We’ve highlighted a bunch of events in our Spotlight section for the extended…
Trendy new restaurant? Check. Espresso and pastries? Check, check. Great atmosphere, harborside dining and even good beer? Check, check, check. Combining a California-style restaurant with the Brooklyn Roasting Company’s coffee and beer, &Swell exudes an interesting American east coast meets west coast feel. Located in the new bayside Marine & Walk Yokohama shopping area, which opened last month, it will surely prove to be an extremely popular destination for weary shoppers and hipsters alike. The open kitchen of &Swell faces the dining area, so you can watch your food being prepared while you sip on a beverage. The drink menu’s…
Among photographers that people truly look up to, Herbie Yamaguchi stands out as one revered by all. That includes me. I remember the first time I asked him to run a workshop for us: I was just one of all the other excited fans. Herbie’s way of life inspires the dreams of young photographers. It’s because he has proven that if you just recognize your dream and work toward it step by step, then it’s within your power to realize it. Whenever you talk to Herbie, you get the courage to take that step that you weren’t able to take…
Ingredients pork spare ribs 1kg ketchup 1 cup honey 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tbsp chipotle 1/4 cup jalapeno 2 peppers onion (minced) 1/2 paprika powder to taste garlic (grated) 2 cloves ginger (grated) 1 thumb lemon juice 1 fruit cilantro (minced) 1 bunch salt & pepper to taste Directions Slice the spare ribs into individual units, sprinkle on some salt to marinate. Boil spare ribs until they are soft, then let cool. Mix all other ingredients, then slather on while baking or grilling the ribs until done.
Having been the port city that was at the epicenter of Japan’s opening up to the west, Yokohama still holds onto that unique position of being able to fuse a variety of cultural influences while keeping an eye of the ever-changing and playful landscape of modern art and expression. Experience Yokohama’s rich tradition and culture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHP-1y63InQ
Yokohama stands out as a city of endless culinary exploration. From local ramen stalls to high-end fusion restaurants, Yokohama has plenty to offer for those seeking traditional Japanese cuisine or something a little more creative. By Japanese standards, the city is also a craft beer mecca with multiple craft breweries. Come taste what Yokohama has to offer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFcMyTe42To