Just a short distance from our hotel stands Yokohama’s Red Brick Warehouse (Akarenga Sōko). Built in 1913, these beautiful warehouses were originally used as customs buildings. They survived the Great Kanto earthquake in 1923 and were commandeered by American occupation troops between 1945 and 1956. Today, they are full of boutique-style shops and restaurants. Although it was our first time there, we were struck by a feeling of nostalgia. We enjoyed some Japanese curry donuts, purchased some souvenirs, admired the craftsmanship of the buildings, and loved every minute of it! Click on the photo below to see more of this historic area.

We’re back in Japan! We got off to a shaky start at the airport, having to wait 3.5 hours on the airplane while mechanics fixed a computer problem. Just when it seemed like the flight would be canceled, we pulled away from the terminal. We’re grateful the problem was solved and that we arrived in one piece. Now that we’re settled, we thought we’d give you the grand tour of our temporary lodging in Yokohama.

See more pictures we’ve taken of the hotel here.