Garden Necklace Yokohama
“Garden Necklace Yokohama 2025” is an event that connects Yokohama’s cityscape with beautiful flowers and greenery, like a necklace of vibrant nature. As you explore the city, you can enjoy a stunning relay of seasonal blooms, from cherry blossoms and tulips to roses. Some of the highlights of the event is the display of over 2,000 varieties of roses, the "Yokohama Hizakura", cherry blossom named after the city, and the "Lover’s Town" tulip, exclusively grown in Yokohama.

With just two years to go until GREEN × EXPO 2027, or the International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama is actively showcasing the beauty of flowers and greenery. On March 19 (Wednesday), a special "2 Years to Go" Ceremony was held to mark the countdown to this grand event. The official mascot, "Tunku Tunku," now has its own merchandise available, and the official website is gradually being rolled out across Japan.

GREEN × EXPO 2027 will feature 10 million plants and flowers, along with a breathtaking cherry blossom corridor of over 600 trees across 40 varieties. Stay tuned for this spectacular celebration of nature!
 

Yokohama Bayside Marina + Mitsui Outlet Park Yokohama Bayside
Yokohama Bayside Marina is one of Japan’s largest marina facilities, offering a beautiful ocean view and a relaxing, open atmosphere. Conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Torihama Station on the Kanazawa Seaside Line, it’s easily accessible by train. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll or dine while admiring the stunning sight of yachts and boats lined up along the marina.

A major highlight is the Mitsui Outlet Park Yokohama Bayside. Spanning 31,945 square meters, it houses approximately 170 stores, including Japan’s first UNIQLO PARK, a unique shopping complex integrated with a park. The outlet features seaside terraces, stylish cafés, and restaurants, as well as a spacious food court showcasing popular local eateries, offering a wide variety of gourmet experiences. As the day comes to an end, the marina provides a breathtaking sunset view, making it the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and indulge in a resort-like experience. Why not spend a relaxing time at Yokohama Bayside Marina and immerse yourself in its coastal charm?
 

The Westin Yokohama
With its sleek, sail-inspired design, The Westin Yokohama stands gracefully near Yokohama Port. Rooted in the hotel’s core concept of well-being, it offers a new standard of hospitality—much like the black ships that once opened Japan to the world during the Edo period. Conveniently accessible via direct limousine bus from Haneda Airport, the hotel provides breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji from the lobby and select guest rooms on clear days. The dedicated wellness floor, featuring a spa, indoor pool, and fitness center, boasts a bold and distinctive layout, enhancing the relaxation experience.

Every room is furnished with the hotel’s signature Heavenly Bed, renowned for its cloud-like comfort, ensuring a restful stay. Guests can also indulge in WHITE TEA-scented amenities, creating a soothing atmosphere to unwind after a long journey.

The hotel features five exceptional restaurants and bars, including the COEDO Bar on the 23rd floor and the Lobby Lounge, where guests can enjoy an elegant afternoon tea.
 

Shiseido Beauty Park: The Must-See Experience
Located in the heart of Yokohama's vibrant Minatomirai, Shiseido Beauty Park is a cutting-edge experiential facility dedicated to beauty science. As a research hub for Shiseido, one of Japan's most renowned cosmetics companies, it was renovated in January 2025 to feature an interactive museum and a café offering menus that promote beauty from within. The concept of the park is "Science that connects skin, body, and mind – awakening your unique beauty."

At the Shiseido Kitchen Lab, an open and stylish space surrounded by greenery, visitors can experience a fusion of Shiseido's unique skin, body, and mind science with "yakushoku", the traditional Japanese belief that food has medicinal properties. The lab offers a healthy and innovative dining experience.

Additionally, the Shiseido Art & Science Lab boasts one of the world’s largest screens, where visitors can enjoy a captivating visual experience curated by researchers. This immersive "visual experience that makes you more beautiful just by watching" focuses on the powerful emotion AWE, which has been found to have a positive impact on both mental and physical well-being.
 
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