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Yokohama is a safe city and nowhere I ever had the feeling that we might get into trouble, not even in the port-area, that might normally be a bit dangerous in other parts of the world. There were almost no people in the streets, no drug-addicts but at a very few places I saw homeless people sleeping somewhere in the shade of a building like in my main photo here.
Updated Jun 16, 2010
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Watch out for the various different manhole covers in Yokohama ! In my 1st photo you will see the manhole-cover that you will find in most places of the modern city of Yokohama, showing the sailingship that is docked as a museum-ship there.
The manhole-cover in my 2nd photo can be found mainly in the port-area.
Updated Jun 15, 2010
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A democracy is a form of government in which the people, either directly or indirectly, take part in governing. However, the term is also sometimes used as a measurement of how much influence a people has over their government, as in how much democracy exists. The word democracy originates from the Greek "demos" meaning "the people" and "kratein" meaning "to rule" or "the people to rule" which meant literally: "Rule by the People."
A modern democracy implies certain rights for citizens:
* right to elect government through free and fair elections
* freedom of speech
* the rule of law
* human rights
* freedom of assembly
* freedom from discrimination
Verbatim form the web. But at least, i say it!!!. (-;
Written Jul 24, 2004
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Japanese language is one of the most complicated! Three types of characters. Anyway, here's some useful phrases to keep in mind in case you need help.
IN AN EMERGENCY:Help! Tas'kete!
Stop! Tomete!
Fire! Kaji!
Call the police Keisatsu o yonde kudasai!
Useful Phrases:
Yes Hai
No Ie
Thank you Arigato gozaimasu
Please Dozo
Sorry Sumimasen
Excuse Me Sumimasen
I don't understand Wakarimasen
Do you speak English? Eigo o hanashimasuka?
How are you? Ogenki desu ka ?
Good morning Ohayo gozaimasu
Good afternoon Konnichiwa
Good evening Konbanwa
Good night Oyasumi nasai
Good bye Sayonara
Written Sep 12, 2002
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You don't need to give tips to the waiter or waitresses when they have it in the bill for service charge. By the way,in Japan when buying, the tax is not yet included so don't be surprise if the tag price is different to the one you have paid.
Some helpful Tips
English Japanese
Help! Tas'kete!
Stop! Tomete!
Fire! Kaji!
Call the police Keisatsu o yonde kudasai!
Useful Phrases:
Yes Hai
No Ie
Thank you Arigato gozaimasu
Please Dozo
Sorry Sumimasen
Excuse Me Sumimasen
I don't understand Wakarimasen
Do you speak English? Eigo o hanashimasuka?
How are you? Ogenki desu ka ?
Good morning Ohayo gozaimasu
Good afternoon Konnichiwa
Good evening Konbanwa
Good night Oyasumi nasai
Good bye Sayonara
Written Sep 8, 2002
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Lots have novels have been set in Japan in the second half of the 19th century - from the arrival of Commodore Perry's Black Ships in 1853 to the rapid industrialisation of the country towards the end of the century - but one of the best for historical accuracy is James Clavell's monumental 'Gai-jin'. It runs to 1500 pages - and counting! - but paints an epic picture of Yokohama in the early 1860s, as Japan gradually opened to the outside world after 250 years of isolation.
Written Sep 26, 2002
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In Japan, they consider it improper to eat or drink something while you are walking around the streets.
Written May 6, 2006
For Japanese Local Customs please check my Japan page.
Written Feb 6, 2003
When visiting a Japanese friends in a home or any place you gonna met, please bring anything from your home country and very important wrapped it nicely or I must say it must be look presentable.
Updated Oct 25, 2002
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Yokohama is situated on a peninsula facing the western coast of Tokyo Bay and lies a mere 20 minutes by train from Tokyo, the capital of Japan.
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Minato Mirai (which is considered a city within the city of Yokohama) is usually the center of family recreation during weekends. Few minutes walk from Sakuragicho station, visitors can choose from an...
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I would live in that Japanese city
I´ve been in Tokyo several times and I love it but it´s too big for me, too much overcrowded... to live there. Not Yokohama, although there are around 6 milion inhabitants living there, it´s plenty of...
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One hundred and forty-three years have passed since Yokohama opened its port to the world after 250 years of isolation. From a mere fishing village of 600 inhabitants into a leading cosmopolitan port...
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