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| Exhibition of Usui Kozima's “Suihanga (Japanese marbling paintings)” collections - Mountains, Literature, & Arts - |
January 22 (Mon.) - April 4 (Wed.) |
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| February 1 (Thurs.) - March 21 (Wed., national holiday) 10:00 - 21:00 (10:00 - 22:00 [Sat.]) |
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February 1 (Thurs.) - March 31 (Sat.) |
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February 10 (Sat.) - March 4 (Sun.) |
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Yokohama Sankeien Garden “Kanbaikai (plum blossoms viewing gathering)” |
February 11 (Sun.) - March 11 (Sun.) |
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February 20 (Tue.) - 25 (Sun.) |
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Now until February 25 (Sun.), 2007 |
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February 25 (Sun.) |
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Usui Kozima (1873-1948) is a genuine cultural figure who was active as a banker, alpinist, writer, and collector in the Meiji Period. He came from Yokohama. 
A “Night Scene Museum” will be open on the observatory of Yokohama Landmark Tower. The observation deck is the highest in Japan. Boards and pictures are displayed to introduce Yokohama's night scene and history and current Yokohama's night scene. The museum offers a fascinating atmosphere for allowing visitors to deeply enjoy the night views of Yokohama.
Participants will visit some spots in Yokohama, which provided the setting for a popular game & animation “La Corda D'Oro - primo passo -.” Participants can win a wonderful gift after collecting stamps.
The annual event exhibits “Hina Dolls,” traditional Japanese dolls for Girls' Festival. Visitors can enjoy watching many collections such as “Hina-kazari (set of Hina dolls and miniature accoutrements),” “Goten-kazari (set of dolls Hina dolls, miniature accoutrements, and a miniature palace),” and items of “Keshi-hina (tiny precision-made dolls).” These collections covered the period from the Edo Period to the present age. 
“Yokohama Sankeien Garden” is a Japanese-style garden that Yokohama can be proud of. The garden has been known as one of the best plum blossom-viewing spots in Yokohama for a long time. There are about 600 plum trees including “Hakubai (white plums)" and “Kobai (red plums)” in the garden. At this time of year, these plum trees produce a lot of beautiful flowers. Many events will be held during the period, such as “rice-cake pounding,” “dances to local folk song,” “traditional Japanese dances,” and “Haiku (Japanese poetry) events.”
This year, February 18 (Sun.) is Chinese New Year's Day. The whole area of Yokohama Chinatown is wrapped in festive atmosphere during the period. Restaurants offer special seasonal meals. Traditional Chinese lion dances are performed, accompanied by exploding firecrackers. Why not enjoy the New Year's Day in Yokohama Chinatown?
“Motomachi Charming Sale” is held every spring and autumn. Visitors can purchase Motomachi-branded items at discount prices.
There is a lighting promenade that links many light-up spots of Yokohama Bay Area.
“Yokohama International Women's Ekiden” is one of the greatest woman's marathon relay races. In early spring, world's top runners from Japan and overseas race each other on a 42.195km-course. The course starts and ends at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse with Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise as the halfway point.