The next day, we met Emiko’s friends (Chinen & Kumi) in Yokohama. They have known each other since their elementary years. The train trip from Kitakurihama to Yokohama took about 45 minutes. Upon getting off the train in Yokohama, I was surprised to see so many people rushing to board the train and the various JR lines which I still have no clue as to where to board or even get off at the correct train stations. Yokohama station has been a long memory of mine as this was the place where I first stayed at a business hotel in Japan and also the time when I visited Emi’s parents for the first time. Not to mention the next day was the tragic 9/11 terrorist attack. Almost 7 years have passed and surely everything around here changed quite a bit. I was saddened not to find the same business hotel. The whole block was changed to a commercial environment. It’s amazing how landscapes in Japan can drastically change to support today’s demand of the society.
The countless number of people and the bright lights highlight the Yokohama station.
I, somehow, was in the “not so packed” area but if you look ahead, bunch of people are heading this way. Seeing so many people at once made me dizzy. I wanted to get out of here quickly…
This is the view outside of Yokohama train station. Takashimaya logo and the Sheraton Hotel to the right. If you ever get lost, look up to the highest tower and surely you’ll find your orientation.
Another landmark is the More’s Tower.
Although the crowd can be enormous, there are many fun things to do in Yokohama.
Another view outside of the Yokohama station.
L-R: Chinen, Emiko, Kumi and myself. Chinen (pregnant now) had her wedding last year in Hawaii and Kumi visited Hawaii some years ago. We had lunch together at an Italian restaurant.
This was a crab spaghetti entree.
This was a clam and spinach pasta. If you are ever visiting Japan, you need to try the Italian food as it’s different than in the U.S. I think it tastes so much better in Japan.
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