Strolling around Yokohama with a Blog Friend from Germany

Yokohama is well known for being a charming harbor town just an hour outside of central Tokyo. And it's also a 20-minute train ride from my house.

About 10 days ago, I visited Minato Mirai district in Yokohama City with my friend and her family. 

The above photo was taken from the Yokohama Marine Tower. Unfortunately, it was a little bit foggy but we could enjoy the 360° panorama view from its observation deck.

 In front of the Marin Tower, you can enjoy many flowers and plants...

with a ship in the background at Yamashita Park. 

Then let's move to the next destination, Red Brick Warehouse on a ferry boat, called Sea Bus!

Oh, I've forgotten to introduce my friend...

Guess who I went along with?

You probably know her...:)

YES! 

She is Sigrid from Willdommen im Hassberg-Garten

She and her son traveled 12 hours on a plane from Germany, to see her husband living in Japan for work. And she gave me a chance to meet her in Yokohama:)

Sigrid is a wonderful person as I expected:) Walking around the Yamashita Park, she taught me many plants' names. She is a respected gardener! 

We also talked about raising children, and I was surprised to hear that the university tuition is free in Germany. What a nice country! In case of Japan, university fee is around $9000 /EUR7500 a year.

My son was also excited to sing along with her son at Karaoke:)

It was such a wonderful experience to meet her and her family.

Thank you, Sigrid!