Journeys in Japan · SEASON 2
A Vibrant Community: Yokohama Chinatown
Episode 28 · 2011-09-06
- Documentary
Episode overview
Yokohama, just to the south of Tokyo, is home to one of the largest, most vibrant Chinatowns in the world. It's quite compact, covering an area just half a kilometer across, but its streets are lined with more than 600 restaurants and shops. Over 21 million visitors come here every year. In the center of Yokohama Chinatown stands a temple called Kanteibyo, which was erected in honor of the deity Guan Yu. To mark the 150th anniversary of Kanteibyo this year, there have been major celebrations. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, our reporter, Gow, explores this fascinating district, samples the delectable cuisine in some restaurants, and reports on the colorful festivities.
28 minutes
Season 2 episodes
1. Ishinomaki City, Miyagi: Manga Land2011-01-11
2. Goto Islands, Nagasaki2011-01-18
3. Industrial Artisan Craftsmanship2011-01-25
4. Colorful Temple Tour!2011-02-01
5. Toba City, Mie: The Heartland of the Pearl2011-02-08
6. Himi, Takaoka and Gokayama, Toyama2011-02-15
7. Miura Peninsula, Kanagawa: A Great Get-Away on Tokyo's Doorstep2011-02-22
8. Abashiri City, Hokkaido: To the Land of Drift Ice2011-03-08
9. Mystical Kunisaki: A Journey Back in Time2011-04-26
10. Old Meets New in Kumamoto2011-05-03
11. Matsue, Shimane: Glimpses of Lafcadio Hearn2011-05-10
12. Cape Muroto in Early Spring2011-05-17
13. Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka2011-05-24
14. Seki City, Gifu: City of Cutlery2011-05-31
15. Kobe, Hyogo: Kobe Kokashita - An Arcade - A Wonderland Under the Tracks2011-06-07
16. A Pilgrimage Back in Time: Kompira-san2011-06-14
17. The Great Nature Along the Shimanto River2011-06-21
18. Yamaguchi: Water's Power and Beauty2011-06-28
19. Jewels in the Ocean: Ogasawara Islands2011-07-05
20. A Precious Ecology: Ogasawara Islands2011-07-12
21. Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture: Cormorant Fishing - An Ancient Tradition2011-07-19
22. Breathtaking Landscapes2011-07-26
23. Summertime, Easy Living: Niseko, Hokkaido2011-08-02
24. Kazuno, Akita Prefecture: Mining a Vibrant Culture2011-08-09
25. Getting Lost in Onomichi's Secret Alleys2011-08-16
26. Nature Sanctuary: Oze's Marshland2011-08-23
27. Miyama, Kyoto Prefecture2011-08-30
28. A Vibrant Community: Yokohama Chinatown2011-09-06
29. The Soul of Okinawan Music (1)2011-09-13
30. The Soul of Okinawan Music (2)2011-09-20
31. Mount Fuji, Yamanashi Prefecture: The Power of the Majestic Volcano2011-10-04
32. Subtropical Island Gem: Amami Oshima2011-10-11
33. Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture: A City Steeped in Traditional Craft Rate2011-10-18
34. Tono City, Iwate Prefecture: Discovering a Land of Legends2011-10-25
35. Izakaya Pub Culture: The Heart of Japan2011-11-01
36. The Flavor of Autumn2011-11-08
37. Sado: A Stage for Tradition2011-11-15
38. Blessings from the Mountains2011-11-22
39. Seto City, Aichi Prefecture: Home of Setomono Pottery2011-11-27
40. Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture: Paradise of Peace2011-11-29
41. Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture: Exotic Nagasaki2011-12-06
42. Nature's Great Amusement Park: Hakone2011-12-13
43. Kujukurihama, Chiba Prefecture: Living the Beach Life2011-12-20
44. The Rokko Mountain Range, Kobe: Mountain Climbing in Kobe's Backyard2011-12-27
