Yokohama
I'm from Yokohama and lived here for over 20 years. These posts cover the food scene, waterfront walks, and a nightlife district (Noge) most guidebooks skip — the ramen shops, izakaya crawls, and full-day routes I actually send clients on.
Where I Eat in Yokohama Chinatown: Shanghai Yakisoba at Banraitei
Yokohama Chinatown has hundreds of restaurants, and that's the problem. One I keep going back to is Banraitei, a family-run Shanghai restaurant with its own noodle factory across the road.
How to Order Iekei Ramen in Yokohama
Iekei was born in Yokohama, and I've been eating it my whole life. Here's how I order it, and what I'd tell a first-timer walking into Yoshimuraya.
Noge Izakaya Hopping: Round Two
Three more stops in Noge — a tachinomi with a ticket system, a charcoal grill and sake spot, and a sushi counter where you write your own order on paper.
My Go-To Yokohama Day Trip — And Why I Turned It Into a PDF
I've taken more people around Yokohama than I can count. Eventually it made more sense to just write it down.
Best Ramen in Yokohama: A Local's Guide to Three Styles Worth Knowing
Yokohama has a strong ramen identity — iekei was born here. But the city's scene is broader than that. Three shops I keep coming back to, each a different style.
Yokohama Nightlife: A Local Guide to Noge
Noge is where Yokohama locals actually drink — narrow streets, cheap highballs, and izakayas that haven't changed in decades. Here's how to do it right.
Yokohama Day Trip from Tokyo: What to See, Eat, and Do
From Chinatown to the waterfront, here's how to spend a perfect day in Yokohama — Tokyo's stylish neighbor just 30 minutes away.