Visiting the Yokohama Red Brick House

Last Sunday after church, we stopped by the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse for lunch and a little sightseeing. I have been curious about this structure that is located in the Minato Mirai area because it is a very prominent one: two three-storey bulding that is made of red bricks! Now, who would not be able to notice that?

The Red Brick Warehouse (Warehouse #1 and #2) dates back to the 19th century and was used mainly as a customs building. Today, it has become one of Yokohama's landmarks. Warehouse #1 is regarded as a cultural facility where art exhibitions, film festivals and musical competitions and plays are held. Warehouse #2 houses antique store, knick-kanck shops, restaurants and Motion Blue Yokohama. The warehouses itself are standing on the edge of Yokohama harbor and is considered a heritage site.

This was the closest I can get to them cars... And the only ones caught with this photo are these two Japanese women and some small cube cars selling some refreshments. The cars that participated in the show were still farther right.

When we visited last Sunday, there was a Car ShowUp Show that was held on the warehouse grounds. Many cars that are reminiscent of MTV's Pimp My Ride can be found exhibited. The car used in the movie Tokyo Drift was even lined-up for the public to see. If you are a car fanatic, you eyes will surely pop with the feast of cars lined-up for your inspection. And I can say, all of them were deliciously customized! - from lavish leather seats to turbo engines to complex speakers and subwoofer systems and yes, even a theater system! The Japanese really know their cars! My only regret was that I was not able to take pictures. Dad made it clear to not go clicking away because the cars' owners were also there. Too bad!

Anyway, here are some of the photos which we took on our afternoon there:

Warehouse #2 where the shops and restaurants were housed.

After lunch at the Ham Kitchen. They serve yummy bacon, ham and sausages here!

Might as well get used to this fare for the Germans!

Up ahead is Minato Mirai where the Landmark tower, the giant ferris wheel and other attractions are located.

These are the foundations of the old Customs Building dated 1914 which were buried during the great Kanto earthquake. These were unearthed during the construction of the Aka Renga parks in the late 1990s.

Look who's having fun? Sam was very happy to be outside again after bouts of colds. She really enjoyed the afternoon sightseeing. This was taken at the parking lot with our trusty Lucy.

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