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The Japanese do not have to be a Christianity following people to understand the meaning london serviced apartments of the holiday season. If there is one thing they do well, it is party. Though they pray at Shinto shrines or Buddhist temples and prefer the year of the Chinese New Year, the Japanese have adopted and adapted to the Western traditions of celebrating Christmas and New Year s Eve. Festive season is indeed just that in Japan- festive.
Visit any major city here and you will see holiday illuminations decorating london serviced apartments the landscapes and skylines. Yokohama is- in my opinion- the best city to enjoy the holiday season in. In particular, a stop at the urban chic area of Minatomirai is a must this time of year. Home to the Greater Tokyo Metropolitan london serviced apartments area s only Oktoberfest celebration, Minatomirai s Christmas Market feels like an extension of that German-born london serviced apartments drinking festival.
Strap on a pair of blades and ice skate at the Red Brick Warehouse . Two months prior, patrons here were slipping and falling because they were hammered off pints of German s finest. Now you can see patrons of all ages slipping and falling london serviced apartments because of the ice. From December to February, you can lace up a pair for less than the price of a beer and pretend you re Kristi Yamaguchi . The two buildings that comprise the Red Brick Warehouse have interesting shops, restaurants and exhibit spaces.
While you wait for nightfall, visit the new Cup Noodles Museum across from World Porters mall. This fun museum shows you the history of the instant ramen noodle. If that sounds boring, well I guarantee that once you re inside, you ll see why I recommend it. You can even design your own flavor london serviced apartments of noodles to take home with you.
For views of the city, you have two choices that are worth the price of admission. The Sky Garden Observatory at Landmark Tower is the highest in the country at 273 meters. The elevator that takes you to the top use to be the fastest in the world. On a clear day, especially towards sunset, you can see beautiful Mount Fuji in the distance. Cosmo Clock 21 is a giant Ferris wheel and the world s largest clock. It takes 15 minutes to complete a full rotation and during that time, you are awarded with breathtaking views of the city and surrounding areas, including Mount Fuji.
As night falls, marvel in the illumination coming from Cosmo World amusement park as you walk back to the Red Brick Warehouse and enjoy the festive times at the Red Brick Christmas Market. End your evening at the Yokohama Passenger Terminal, where you can relax, watch the ships sail by and get a panoramic view of the Yokohama Bay skyline.
Treat yourself to luxury and sensational views of the harbor with a stay at the Yokohama Grand Intercontinental Hotel . Believe me when I tell you that the breakfast buffet london serviced apartments alone is worth the price of a room here. Not to be outdone is the Pan Pacific Yokohama Bay hotel . This is the place to stay if you re really seeking a retreat and don t mind rubbing elbows with Japanese celebrities.
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The most central station is Minatomirai Station on the Minatomirai Line. It is located london serviced apartments in the basement level of Queen s Square and is only two stations  from Yokohama Station. If you re coming from Shibuya, you can take the Minatomirai Line direct (get on the express line).
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I didn t know that I could get that cold in Nashville. After leaving the reefs of Honduras just a week ago, that is going to feel like a shock. We experience changes in weather like that on the ship sometimes. One week we ll be in humid Thailand, and the next we re smack dab in a snow storm near Vladivostok.
Hello fellow Buckeye! london serviced apartments Actually, I am writing a post about going to the cup noodle london serviced apartments museum in Yokohama. You can create your own ramen flavor there, so I named mine Ohio Flavor. It has chicken, cheese, curry and green onions.
Gotta say that Yokohama seems like the raddest place in Japan that I haven t been to yet. Is that Cosmo ferris wheel got the big and little hand and everything, too? I really want to make my own brand of ramen!! Canada style with salmon mmm-m!