Today we’re heading to Yokohama, home to Japan’s largest Chinatown.
(laughs) - OK. Let’s head to Chinatown!
Yokohama is about one hour away from Tokyo by train.
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From Yokohama Station, Chinatown (or 'Chukagai') is just under 10 minutes away.
- Oh my god!
- I think we’ve found…
Chinatown!
When the port of Yokohama opened up to foreign trade in 1859
Chinese immigrants arrived and formed settlements here.
Today it’s a vibrant and bustling neighbourhood and popular tourist destination.
It’s especially busy during Lunar New Year, and you’ll find lanterns strung in every corner.
The festivities last for 15 days.
(crowd noise)
Of course, the best thing about Chinatown is the food.
You’ll find all the staples of Chinese cuisine here, alongside restaurants serving dishes
from other Asian cultures.
My only advice is to wander and try to eat as much as you can.
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- I squished my ball.
Here we go.
Mm!
Oh wow.
Oooh. That's good.
Mm, mm, mm!
(soft music)
Mm… mm!
(soft music)
(firecrackers detonating)
During Lunar New Year, you can expect to hear lot of noise as firecrackers
and teams of lion dancers move through the streets and storefronts.
(drumming)
But one of the biggest draws is the Celebration Parade, filled with Chinese culture.
(electronic music)
(laughing)
So that was just a brief taste of what to expect from Yokohama Chinatown
during one of the most exciting times of the year.
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I’ll see you next time.
A la prochaine!