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Living Facilities
Visitors to Yokohama will be struck by its great
diversity. In addition to being a bustling city of business
and commerce
that brings together large numbers of people, the city offers
endless opportunities for cultural and intellectual pursuits,
an abundance of entertainment facilities, comfortable and
tranquil living environments, and a wealth of nature.
Yokohama
has been a happy home for large numbers of foreigners ever
since its port was first opened in 1859. The city's long
multicultural history is reflected
in its many facilities that cater to the foreign community, such as international
schools, Chinatown, churches, fashionable shopping malls and an athletics club
that originated from a cricket club established by British expatriates in the
19th century.
Education facilities
In Yokohama, the children
of foreign residents can study at any of nine international
schools or the city's public
schools.
International Schools in Yokohama
Medical facilities
A good number of the city's
medical facilities offer services in English. And, in emergency
cases, foreigners have
ready access to volunteer interpreters.
Museums, arts
and music
Yokohama offers plenty of opportunities for intellectual
stimulation in the fields of arts, science and
culture. The city's facilities
include history,
art and
science museums, zoos, botanical gardens and an aquarium.
Sports
Yokohama has plenty to offer to sports
enthusiasts. The city is home to professional baseball and
soccer teams, and hosts
international
marathons. As well as
a wide variety of sports to watch and enjoy, Yokohama provides
a
wealth of opportunities
for people to participate in sports.
Shopping and restaurants
The area around Yokohama's
central railway station in downtown Yokohama features many
department stores, which include
world famous stores
among their tenants.
Other exciting places to shop include the MM21 district
and the Bayside Marina, where visitors can enjoy shopping
at
outlet stores
in Japan's
largest marina.
On top of these hot spots, Yokohama's local shopping
streets and convenience stores help to make daily life
convenient.
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