Well before beginning ..let me wish all my Chinese Friends a very Happy New Year !
Wishing all my Readers a very happy Chinese New Year !
To all those who are interested in China Towns In Japan - There are 3 major China Towns in Japan !
One in Yokohama , One in Kobe and one more in Nagasaki !
Today i had been to Yokohama ! 25 Minutes from Tokyo!
Considerably later than other years on this Blog so far , this year is "Water Snake of the Year" ...
The Chinese Calendar!
It is said that Chinese Predictions are authentic and precise and accurate !
The 12 animals above appeared before Buddha , hence they are considered to be auspicious! the 12 years represents the 12 year cycle .
The above 12 animals becomes the Base of Chinese Astrology !
In addition to the 12 animals there are 5 elements in Chinese Zodiac - metal, wood, water, fire and Earth.
These elements are associated with the 5 major planets Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, and Saturn.
12*5=60 year cycle , combination represents a 60 year cycle !
Hence after 1953 , we are having snake and water combination once again !
Unlike the The China town in Singapore, the china town is Japan although Bigger than the China Town in Singapore - is not a best representation of China is what i feel , although i have never got a chance to Visit China itself lolz....my comments may not be very correct !
When i entered into the area - i felt i have entered into a an event - where Chinese culture was on Display ! Sorry for the language -- i apologize any stereotypical Japanese who must be reading my Blog , truth to be told , i felt like i have entered into a museum where Chinese culture was on Display !
Here are some pictures !
One of the Gates at Yokohama!
Prayer Time !
I wish all my friends , family and of course myself a very happy New Year to bring Good Luck and Cheer into mine and your life !
The Decorations are very similar to the ones in China Town located in Singapore !
The Events - an Integration of Chinese and Japanese Culture !
Yummy - The Food !
The food was a Japanese variations of
traditional Chinese dishes -- iam sorry for that but i tend to believe
that the sweets that i ate in Singapore represented more of Chinese
Dishes , some of them were i guess imported from China Directly !
Dumplings, ramen noodles and small bite size treats are sold in dozens of small stands.
The Chefs trying to make the Chinese Food - taste like a Japanese Food- thats how they make Money !
These days i eat whatever is available..
Ohh , you cannot walk faster than a Snail ! Unlike the train service which is so delightful ..they are on dot ..never a minute late...Iam planning to set my Watch by Train lolz.... But inside a crowd like this .....iam slower than a snail ......sometimes irritating . Iam getting late.i need to go back home ..could you please walk a little faster my dear sumimasen tomodachi ...!
Inbetween all , they still wana pose for Photographs -- so did i !
Food Entertainment and Souvenir Shops
Solve the Puzzle !
Figure out your animal !Your data of birth is on the Right Hand Side !
The Chinese Calendar!
Sorry my assumption is that none of my Readers are born after 2007...
OK ! Lets get back to Japan !
Whats special about 1955 !
China – Japan war started in 1937.
But things started to become
more harmonious after 1955 .
A friendship gate
was built in Yokohama and the town was officially recognized
as Chinatown in Yokohama !
Thats the story about Yokohama !
Rest after visiting Kobe and Nagasaki - i will get back to Chinese culture in Japan !
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