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.
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2 - 1Ishinomaki City, Miyagi: Manga Land January 11, 2011 -
2 - 2Goto Islands, Nagasaki January 18, 2011
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2 - 3Industrial Artisan Craftsmanship January 25, 2011
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2 - 4Colorful Temple Tour! February 01, 2011
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2 - 5Toba City, Mie: The Heartland of the Pearl February 08, 2011
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2 - 6Himi, Takaoka and Gokayama, Toyama February 15, 2011
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2 - 7Miura Peninsula, Kanagawa: A Great Get-Away on Tokyo's Doorstep February 22, 2011
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2 - 8Abashiri City, Hokkaido: To the Land of Drift Ice March 08, 2011
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2 - 9Mystical Kunisaki: A Journey Back in Time April 26, 2011
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2 - 10Old Meets New in Kumamoto May 03, 2011
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2 - 11Matsue, Shimane: Glimpses of Lafcadio Hearn May 10, 2011
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2 - 12Cape Muroto in Early Spring May 17, 2011
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2 - 13Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka May 24, 2011
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2 - 14Seki City, Gifu: City of Cutlery May 31, 2011
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2 - 16A Pilgrimage Back in Time: Kompira-san June 14, 2011
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2 - 17The Great Nature Along the Shimanto River June 21, 2011
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2 - 18Yamaguchi: Water's Power and Beauty June 28, 2011
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2 - 19Jewels in the Ocean: Ogasawara Islands July 05, 2011
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2 - 20A Precious Ecology: Ogasawara Islands July 12, 2011
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2 - 22Breathtaking Landscapes July 26, 2011
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2 - 23Summertime, Easy Living: Niseko, Hokkaido August 02, 2011
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2 - 24Kazuno, Akita Prefecture: Mining a Vibrant Culture August 09, 2011
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2 - 25Getting Lost in Onomichi's Secret Alleys August 16, 2011
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2 - 26Nature Sanctuary: Oze's Marshland August 23, 2011
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2 - 27Miyama, Kyoto Prefecture August 30, 2011
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2 - 28A Vibrant Community: Yokohama Chinatown September 06, 2011
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2 - 29The Soul of Okinawan Music (1) September 13, 2011
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2 - 30The Soul of Okinawan Music (2) September 20, 2011
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2 - 31Mount Fuji, Yamanashi Prefecture: The Power of the Majestic Volcano October 04, 2011
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2 - 32Subtropical Island Gem: Amami Oshima October 11, 2011
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2 - 34Tono City, Iwate Prefecture: Discovering a Land of Legends October 25, 2011
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2 - 35Izakaya Pub Culture: The Heart of Japan November 01, 2011
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2 - 36The Flavor of Autumn November 08, 2011
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2 - 37Sado: A Stage for Tradition November 15, 2011
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2 - 38Blessings from the Mountains November 22, 2011
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2 - 39Seto City, Aichi Prefecture: Home of Setomono Pottery November 27, 2011
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2 - 40Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture: Paradise of Peace November 29, 2011
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2 - 41Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture: Exotic Nagasaki December 06, 2011
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2 - 42Nature's Great Amusement Park: Hakone December 13, 2011
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2 - 43Kujukurihama, Chiba Prefecture: Living the Beach Life December 20, 2011
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2 - 44The Rokko Mountain Range, Kobe: Mountain Climbing in Kobe's Backyard December 27, 2011