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Osanbashi Pier + China Town

”Ōsanbashi Pier is the main international passenger pier at the Port of Yokohama. Ōsanbashi is the oldest pier in Yokohama, originally constructed between 1889 and 1896.” (source)

1 Chome-1-4, Kaigandori, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture 231-0002, Japan

”Yokohama Chinatown is Japan's largest chinatown, located in central Yokohama. A large number of Chinese stores and restaurants can be found in the narrow and colorful streets of Chinatown. Various events and festivals such as Chinese New Year around the beginning of February are also held at chinatown.” (source)

Yamashitacho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture 231-0023, Japan

Cup Noodle Museum

”The Cup Noodles Museum is a fun and interactive museum that shows the history of instant ramen noodles using a combination of whimsical exhibits and hands on workshops. It was opened by the Nissin Food company, whose founder invented instant ramen noodles in 1958 as a fast and convenient food. It is the second cup noodles museum to open in Japan; the first is the Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum in Osaka..” (source)

If you love ramen and especially instant ramen in a cup, this museum is a great place to waste a bit of time. After meeting up with another friend, Kento (whom I had initially hosted during the high school exchange), we went to the museum to waste some time while waiting for another friend, Kan (whom I had also hosted), to join us. Using fun illustrations, animations, and interactive exhibits, you are able to learn a bit about the history of the invention and development of cup noodle. My favorite part of this experience is that for a small fee, you are able to create your own cup noodle by decorating the container, choosing your flavours, and adding toppings of your choice.