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Noge Izakaya Hopping: Round Two
Yokohama

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
Yokohama

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

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
Yokohama

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
Yokohama

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.