Yokohama Travel Guide - What to do in Yokohama City Yokohama (横浜) is Japan's second largest city with a population of over three million Yokohama is located less than half an hour south of Tokyo by train and is the capital of Kanagawa Prefecture
Yokohama: An All‑in‑One Guide for International Visitors The story of Yokohama (横浜) began in 1859 when it was designated as Japan’s first international port, in a location that at the time was just a small fishing village This pivotal moment opened the door for foreign trade during the Meiji era, reshaping the nation’s economic landscape and sparking widespread modernization